The New Economy: Preparing Utah for the Future
Join us at the Utah Intergovernmental Roundtable's Annual Summit and participate in a unique discussion with national and local experts of how the changing economy will impact our communities on a long term basis.
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Revenue Estimating and Budgeting in Utah: A Primer
by Kevin G. Walthers, Ph.D.
As the state begins to move forward with the FY 2011 appropriation process, more interest is being placed on the process of estimating revenue and making appropriations. Those interested in the adjustment to the current base budget and the development of the FY 2011 budget should pay attention to key events and decisions as policymakers set their priorities. Read more about the budgeting process here.
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Fiscal Condition of Utah’s Cities
by Neil Abercrombie, Policy Analyst, ULCT
During fiscal year 2009 (July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009), local governments experienced some of the largest budget shortfalls in decades. To better understand the fiscal stress that cities are experiencing, the Utah League of Cities and Towns (ULCT) recently conducted a survey among all municipalities in the state. Read our article to learn about what cities are doing to address the shortfalls.
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What Will the Kennedy Serve America Act Mean to Utah?
by Nancy Winemiller Basinger, Ph.D.
The Kennedy Serve America Act (KSAA) has several important new programs to help the nonprofit sector and provides for the considerable expansion of the existing national service programs. Much has been made of this new Act, but what will it really mean for Utah's local governments and nonprofits? It may be too soon to know for sure, but this article highlights several of the major provisions and how nonprofits, foundations, and local governments can be prepare to take full advantage of these opportunities.
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