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Announcing the Newly Expanded Financial Policies Toolkit

Announcing the Newly Expanded Financial Policies Toolkit

MRSC has partnered with the State Auditor’s Office Center for Government Innovation to expand our Financial Policies Tool Kit with information on travel, expense reimbursements, and credit cards.

MRSC Insight Blog

2019 Legislative Outcomes for Procurement and Contracting - Part I: ESSB 5418

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In Focus

Will Up-Zoning Make Housing More Affordable? Making neighborhoods denser is an idea with growing appeal. The question is whether it works. More from Governing. July 17, 2019

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Upcoming Training

Building Trust in Government Through Plain Language July 18, 2019

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Ask MRSC Archives

How do library amnesty or fee waiver programs for lost or damaged items avoid gift of public funds issues? July 12, 2019

Can we file an extension for our annual budget? Are there any penalties? If we can file for an extension how do we proceed? July 9, 2019

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Local Government News

City of Everett wins in bikini barista federal court case July 17, 2019

City of Vancouver offering affordable housing grants July 17, 2019

As cities rethink single-family zoning, traditional ideas of the American Dream are challenged July 17, 2019

Updated Publications

PRA and Records Management Technology Guide March 6, 2019

Revenue Guide for Washington Counties February 15, 2019

Revenue Guide for Washington Cities and Towns February 15, 2019

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Tools and Resources

Introduction to Budgeting

This page provides an overview of key aspects of municipal budgeting in Washington State.

Budget Policies

This page provides sample budget policies from Washington cities and counties, along with recommended resources to help develop a budget.