Spring 2010

What is the liklihood that your jurisdiction will introduce a defined contribution plan for its employees or new hires in the next 12 months?

Comparing your jurisdiction's current fiscal year to its previous fiscal year, how has the amount of state aid to your jurisdiction changed?

Thinking about other post-employment benefits, has your jurisdiction financed liability through bonds?

Comparing your jurisdiction's current fiscal year to its previous fiscal year, how have employee wages and salaries changed?

[for jurisdictions who report they do currently engage in economic gardening] In terms of supporting existing businesses in your community, has your jurisdiction provided or fostered information access to markets, customers, or competitors?

Thinking about next fiscal year, which actions will your jurisdiction likely take regarding the amount of services provided?

Under this proposal, if your jurisdiction had the authority to raise additional taxes, how likely would it be to introduce or expand a local sales tax?

Thinking about next fiscal year, which actions will your jurisdiction likely take regarding workforce hiring?

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or likely to take regarding funding for economic development programs?

During the current fiscal year, did your jurisdiction utilize a four day work week?

In your current fiscal year, has your jurisdiction had to make any significant mid-year adjustments due to an inaccurate budget forecast?

How do you feel about employee health care contributions?

Does your jurisdiction provide traditional health insurance to active employees?

Would you say that your unit of government is less able or better able to meet its financial needs in this fiscal year compared to last?

Thinking about other post-employment benefits, has your jurisdiction increased cost-sharing for retirees?

Comparing your jurisdiction's current fiscal year to its previous fiscal year, how have home foreclosures in your jurisdiction changed?

[for jurisdictions who report they do currently engage in economic gardening] In terms of supporting existing businesses in your community, has your jurisdiction conducted workforce development or training programs?

Comparing your jurisdiction's current fiscal year to its previous fiscal year, how has the cost of retired employee health benefits changed?

[for jurisdictions who report they do currently engage in economic gardening] In terms of supporting existing businesses in your community, has your jurisdiction developed a local currency or a "buy local" campaign?

Thinking about next fiscal year, which actions will your jurisdiction likely take regarding actual human services spending?

Would you favor an independent redistricting commission?

Thinking about next fiscal year, which actions will your jurisdiction likely take regarding the amount of employee compensation?

In your current fiscal year, did your jurisdiction completely eliminate any services that are no longer provided at all?

Does your jurisdiction have a policy regarding the required minimal level of its general balance or cash reserves?

Do you know what type of health insurance your jurisdiction provides to active employees?

Comparing your jurisdiction's current fiscal year to its previous fiscal year, how has revenue from fees for services, licenses, transfers, etc. changed?

Thinking about other post-employment benefits, has your jurisdiction increased the age at which retirement benefits are available?

Comparing your jurisdiction's current fiscal year to its previous fiscal year, how have human service needs changed?

[for jurisdictions who report they do currently engage in economic gardening] In terms of supporting existing businesses in your community, has your jurisdiction fostered networking among local businesses?

Thinking about next fiscal year, which actions will your jurisdiction likely take regarding its reliance on general fund balance?