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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 2

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In Focus

Podcast: Why Cities Are a Low-Hanging Fruit For Ransomware Ransomware attacks against local governments and cities are repeatedly making headlines, with crippling results on city operations and budgets. More from Threatpost. July 18, 2019

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Upcoming Training

Affordable Housing & Homelessness Part 3: What Counties and Cities Can Do to Address the Homelessnes August 14, 2019

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Ask MRSC Archives

Are we required to place an RFP or RFQ for misdemeanor prosecution services? July 18, 2019

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

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Local Government News

Poulsbo to benefit from $126 million of statewide grant funding for outdoor recreation July 18, 2019

County considers asking voters if fireworks should be banned July 18, 2019

How New York City is turning its thousands of roofs into power providers July 18, 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.