Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Spring 2014, Question 05d

Projected change in reliance on "rainy day" funds

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Now, comparing your jurisdiction's current fiscal year to the next fiscal year, please indicate which actions your jurisdiction has taken or is likely to take regarding reliance on "rainy day" funds.

Jurisdiction Type Crosstabulation
% within Jurisdiction Type
  Jurisdiction Type Total
County Township City Village
Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding reliance on "rainy day" funds? Greatly Decrease 3% 0% 2% 1% 1%
Somewhat Decrease 15% 3% 9% 4% 4%
No Change 55% 68% 54% 56% 64%
Somewhat Increase 19% 13% 25% 17% 16%
Greatly Increase 0% 1% 2% 2% 1%
Not Applicable 7% 13% 8% 15% 12%
Don't Know 2% 2% 1% 4% 2%