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Strategic Options for Bond Refinancing

By Curt W. Pletcher, CPA, Partner, April 24, 2013
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There are a number of good reasons to refinance outstanding bond issues, but the most obvious one is to save money. ...

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Second Quarter Deadlines

By Paige E. Sansone, CPA, Principal, April 24, 2013
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As you make plans for the next few months, here’s a refresher on certain upcoming deadlines that may pertain to your local government. ...

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Did the State Cut Your Budget?

By A.J. Amspaugh, CPA, Manager, April 24, 2013
Articles: Budget Related, Latest News

By now, many taxing units have received 2013 certified budgets from the State. If you are among the units that have unexpected cuts, there may be a way to...

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Sequestration – What Does it Mean to Schools and Local Governments?

By Colette J. Irwin-Knott, CIPFA, Partner and Gerald G. Malone, CPA, Partner, March 6, 2013
Articles: Government Related, Articles: Schools Related, Latest News

When we explored the potential effects of sequestration on bond interest rates for school districts and municipalities throughout Indiana in the October 24, 2012 issue of Footnotes, sequestration was a...

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Municipal Bonds and the Path to a Successful Sale

By Susan Clark, CPFO, CIPFA, March 6, 2013
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Many local government units rely on selling bonds to finance major projects. Last year, 10,556 bond issues were sold in the United States with a total volume of nearly...

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Can You Keep Your Excess Levy? Maybe…

By Belvia B. Gray, CIPFA, Manager, February 21, 2013
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In a time of tax caps and delinquent property tax payments, it is rare to collect more than the certified property tax levy amount that appears on your budget order,...

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As Municipalities Consider Annexation, the Laws Could be Changing

By Deen C. Rogers, CPA, Principal, February 21, 2013
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We saw a number of annexation efforts in 2012, and that trend will probably continue in 2013. Why are so many municipalities considering expanding their boundaries? ...

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Use Source Data When Reviewing Your 1782 Notice

By Belvia B. Gray, CIPFA, Manager, February 6, 2013
Articles: Budget Related, Latest News

This is the time of year when taxing units receive a Notice of Final Budget Recommendation (commonly referred to as the 1782 Notice) from the Department of Local Government Finance...

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Ready to Finance Your Long-Term Control Plan Projects?

By Doug Baldessari, CPA, Partner, February 6, 2013
Articles: Utilities Related, Latest News

Many communities are facing the overwhelming costs of remediating combined sewer overflows (CSO) in conjunction with their Long-Term Control Plans (LTCP). ...

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Think Long Range About School Pension Bond Refunding Options

By Curt W. Pletcher, CPA, Partner, January 14, 2013
Articles: Schools Related, Latest News

In the November 28 issue of Footnotes we discussed how school districts can take advantage of temporary reductions in the school pension debt neutrality requirement in 2013-2015 to manage their...

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