Finance: The Budgeting Process
[FREE COURSE] This course designed specifically for small cities provides an overview of the budgeting process.
Responsible management of city money is crucial to good government. Learn about budgeting, deposit and investment of city funds, managing costs of city liability and risk exposures, financial auditing, financing local improvements, accounting and reporting.
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Describes city fund balances and provides related definitions of terms.
Learn about property, crime, and petrofund coverage offered by the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust.
Prepare for a potential IRS audit or compliance check by learning about common problematic issues for cities.
A quick reference to important dates for cities in the state aid and property tax systems.
Get tips to avoid Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) fraud, and access a model policy on Safe Electronic Transfers and Payments…
Learn about liability (casualty) coverage offered by the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust including its unique coverage offerings.
Understand auto liability, auto physical damage, no-fault, and uninsured / underinsured coverage offered by the League's Insurance Trust.
Explains the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust’s (LMCIT’s) experience rating formula.
Options for saving costs by reducing staff through furlough or layoffs. Describes alternatives such as hiring or wage freezes.
Get an overview of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Final Rule and view a video and infographic that provide…
[FREE COURSE] This course designed specifically for small cities provides an overview of the budgeting process.