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 |
