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- The Pros and Cons of Alternative Investments for Nonprofits
- The Audit Findings That Never Seem to Go Away – And How Municipalities Can Fix Them
- Looking for Funding? Consider SBA Loans
- Protect Yourself From Fraudsters Impersonating the IRS and Other Tax Scams
- Self-Employed? Don’t Overlook a Roth IRA
- Knowing What’s Coming: Why Every Local Government Needs a Capital Improvement Plan
- Is an Advisory Board the Right Solution for Your Nonprofit?
- Three Key Considerations for Effective Grant Management in Local Governments
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Improve District Financial Management with a Process Review
Business Managers have plenty of tasks that keep them busy, and it seems like more are added each year. Between monitoring grants, managing staff, getting vendors paid, and putting out…
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Simplifying Michigan School Finance: Navigating Complex Financial Management
By Erica Metcalf Effective fiscal management is critical to the success of any school district, and Michigan schools face unique challenges in navigating the complexities of financial regulations, reporting requirements,…
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What is the MD&A Report in a Local Government Audit?
Reading and understanding a local government financial statement can be overwhelming and confusing. Although the Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act may mandate the audit, board members often miss the opportunity…
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2025 School Update: Section 147g MPSERS 3% Health Care Premium Subsidy
Section 147g allocations have been based on prior year data and were included in districts’ February 2025 State School Aid payments. Districts should begin reimbursing eligible employees with their actual,…
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GASB 101 Calculation: Understanding Inflows, Outflows, and Compensated Absences
GASB Statement No. 101, Compensated Absences, requires that liabilities for compensated absences be recognized for (1) leave that has not been used, and (2) leave that has been used but…