Record #:

1241

Author(s):

Vogt, A. John; Coe, Charles K.

Abstract:

In response to unfunded mandates, cuts or caps in federal or state aid, growing social problems, and a frustrated electorate, local governments have taken significant measures to improve their budget-preparation systems.

Source:

Popular Government (NoCar JK 4101 P6), Vol. 59 Issue 1, Summer 1993, p16-28, f

Subject(s):

Local finance; County budgets; Municipal budgets

Record #:

1252

Author(s):

O'Conner, Dixie B.

Abstract:

Local officials are creating ways to deal with expensive government mandates regarding water, recycling, sewer, disability, and environmental regulations.

Source:

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 43 Issue 9, Sept 1993, p1, 8-9, il

Subject(s):

Local finance

Record #:

1436

Author(s):

Christensen, Margot F.

Abstract:

The N.C. League of Municipalities, along with the N.C. Association of County Commissioners, is working to assure that fiscal notes (estimates of compliance costs) accompany state regulations so that local governments can fund and implement such regulations.

Source:

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 44 Issue 2, Feb 1994, p1,5, il

Subject(s):

Local finance; Intergovernmental fiscal relations; State-local relations

Record #:

2867

Author(s):

Rawlins, Wade

Abstract:

While citizens demand more services, like new roads and additional police, they resist higher taxes to pay for them. This forces local governments to try to do more with less and to choose between programs to fund.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 16 Issue 3, May 1996, p2-16, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Local finance; Local government; Taxation--Public opinion

Record #:

2902

Author(s):

McLaughlin, Mike; Lehman, Jennifer

Abstract:

Unfunded mandates, or programs passed on from a higher level of government to a lower one without funds to pay for them, can be a burden. Legislation passed by Congress and the General Assembly in 1995 addresses this issue.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 16 Issue 3, May 1996, p42-75, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Local finance; Intergovernmental fiscal relations; State-local relations

Record #:

29660

Author(s):

Harris, Tom

Abstract:

Although North Carolina is the home of some of the nation's largest banking leaders, there is still room for community banks across the state. Community banks in small towns are still an important part of banking in North Carolina, making money and investments while catering to locals and local businesses.

Source:

NC Magazine (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 66 Issue 2, Feb 2008, p22-23, por

Subject(s):

Banks and banking--North Carolina; Local finance