COVID-19 Fiscal Strategy Memos

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CLOSUP has partnered with public finance experts from universities, consulting firms, and research institutions from around the state to produce the following strategy guides and memos.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

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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