Summary
The COVID-19 crisis is having a dramatic impact on Michigan's local governments, and the fiscal implications—including emergency spending, revenue losses, and budget cuts—are already being felt. Here you will find not just up-to-date information but a set of ideas and tools that will help you strategically navigate the new fiscal landscape. Read more. 
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Fiscal Strategy Memos
| Category | Guide Topic |
|---|---|
| All categories: | See the FULL GUIDE, all topics included |
| Capital Assets & Projects: | Capital Spending During an Economic Crisis |
| Federal Aid: | What Does the Cares Act Mean for Local Governments in Michigan? |
| Michigan and Federal Aid: Brother, Can You Spare Some Stimulus? | |
| Financial Management Strategies: | How to Enhance Liquidity During a Crisis |
| Strategies for Short-Term Cash-Flow Borrowing | |
| Planning for Reduced Operating Expenses | |
| Assessing Collaborative Readiness | |
| Should We Contract This Service Out? | |
| Workplace & Personnel Strategies for Michigan Local Governments: Q&A | |
| Regionalizing Services | |
| IRC Section 115 Trusts and Pension-Related Financial Stress | |
| Revenue Sources: | City Income Taxes and the COVID-19 Recession |
| Will Property Taxes be Immune to the Effects of Covid-19? | |
| The Impact of COVID-19 on State Revenue Sharing for Cities, Villages, and Townships | |
| Information Technology: | IT Security for Mitigating Fiscal Risk of Remote Work |
Resources at other sites
- Citizens Research Council of Michigan
- Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG)
- Economic Outlook, from U-M RSQE
- Michigan state government
- MI Local Govt Associations
- National/International Local Govt Associations
Project Collaborators
Additional collaborators include
- U-M Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics (RSQE)
Project Advisors
- Michigan Dept. of Treasury
- Michigan Association of Counties
- Michigan Municipal League
- Michigan Townships Association