This plain language publication, available in English and Spanish, helps elected officials, the media and the public understand the basics of local agency financial planning and management, including what kinds of questions to ask to assure good practices are being followed.
The Institute is grateful for its partners, whose financial support for the Institute’s work made this resource available.
Understanding the Basics of County and City
Revenues provides a basic overview of the sources of county
and city revenues. It was published thanks to the generous
support of MuniFinancial, now known as Willdan Financial
Services.