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Posts for February 2019

The Annual Financial Report for 2018 (Part 2)

The Annual Financial Report for 2018 (Part 2)

February 27, 2019  by  Toni Nelson
Category:  Financial Reporting

This 2-part series highlights changes to the annual update to accounting and reporting requirements (BARS Alerts & Overview of Significant Changes). This post focuses on changes to Notes to Financials and in the Supplemental Schedules.

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​The Annual Financial Report for 2018 (Part 1)

​The Annual Financial Report for 2018 (Part 1)

February 25, 2019  by  Toni Nelson
Category:  Financial Reporting

In this 2-part series, Financial Consultant Toni Nelson will be highlighting changes to the annual update to accounting and reporting requirements (BARS Alerts & Overview of Significant Changes) from the State Auditor's Office. Part 1 focuses on changes to the Chart of Accounts. 

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New City and County Revenue Guides Published!

New City and County Revenue Guides Published!

February 19, 2019  by  Toni Nelson ,  Sofia D'Almeida Mabee
Category:  Revenues

For many years, city and county officials have relied on MRSC’s Revenue Guides to better understand their various revenue options. In partnership with the State Auditor’s Office, we’ve completely rewritten and republished these important documents.

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Point of Order and Appeal Are the Heart of Democracy

Point of Order and Appeal Are the Heart of Democracy

February 11, 2019  by  Ann G. Macfarlane
Category:  Guest Author ,  Legislative Body

This blog post answers the question: What is a Point of Order and how do I use it? 

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Cannabis Laws – What’s New?

Cannabis Laws – What’s New?

February 8, 2019  by  Linda Gallagher
Category:  Cannabis Regulation ,  New Legislation and Regulations

This blog post offers 10 things to know about what's new with the cannabis industry from the perspective of local, state, and federal government. 

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Two New Guides Address Dockless Vehicles

Two New Guides Address Dockless Vehicles

February 4, 2019  by  Leah LaCivita
Category:  Cycling and Walking

This blog will summarize some of the main points of agreements between new reports issued that provide guidance on regulating small, dockless shared vehicles like e-bikes and e-scooters.

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