Financial Management for Local Government : 4 Volume Set
UN-HABITAT 2007
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781844074020
Stock #: HS083906E
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This series is designed to cover all aspects of sound financial management for local governments in developed and developing countries and economies in transition. Concepts of good governance, transparency and accountability are woven into the text of every chapter, and the needs and potential obstacles to greater decentralization and democracy are highlighted. Each volume is self-contained with its own Trainer’s Guide, exercises and web resources. Chapters are divided into basic and advanced concepts and the detailed relationship of each topic to the others covered in the series is explained.
• Comprehensive reference handbook in 4 volumes on all aspects of financial management for local and municipal authorities
• Covers all levels of financial management and decision-making up to Chief Executive level
• Suitable for governments with advanced management standards as well as those with elementary or developing processes
• Learning applications and training exercises included in each chapter plus a Trainer’s Guide in each volume
Kay Spearman is President of Spearman, Welch & Associates, Inc. (formerly The Resource Center), and has more than 25 years’ experience in local government finance. He was Senior Municipal Financial Specialist for an International City/County Management Association (ICMA) USAID project in Indonesia, and co-authored a guide entitled, Building Organizational Capacity: Developing and Managing Financial Resources, which will be published by UNCHS (Habitat).
UN-HABITAT [the UN Programme for Human Settlements] is the leading provider of research and training for municipal governments around the world.
Contents:
VOLUME 1: CREATING A FINANCIAL FOUNDATION
Sections: Financial Policy Making • Financial Planning • Citizen Participation • Evaluating Financial Condition
VOLUME 2: MANAGING THE OPERATING BUDGET
Sections: Operating Budget • Financing the Operating Budget
VOLUME 3: MANAGING THE CAPITAL INVESTMENT PLAN
Sections: Capital Investment Plan • Financing the Capital Investment Plan
VOLUME 4: MANAGING PERFORMANCE
Sections: Accounting • Performance Measures • Asset Management • Procurement