Financial Management for Elected Officials: Questions to Ask

This plain language publication 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 to the law firm of Aleshire and Wynder, whose financial support for the Institute's work made this resource available.

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A Spanish version is available for free download.

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Financial Management for Elected Officials: Questions to Ask