GFOA’s elected official’s series contains popular booklets providing practical and easy-to-understand explanations – in plain language – on a variety of public finance topics. Each one provides a thorough introduction to a single topic. An affordable price structure and quantity discounts make these booklets ideal for distribution to newly elected officials, government employees, citizen and taxpayer groups, the media, and others interested in local government finance.
Understanding the Fiscal Health of Your Community
Prepared leaders make effective policy. Elected officials who understand the language and concepts of public finance can better assess the fiscal health of their communities.