The 2019 Chart of Accounts is a revised listing of account numbers that can be used by finance officers when developing their own listing…
Resources Category: Finance
The establishment of a Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) authorizes a city to impose additional property taxes on a special district for…
Cities occasionally need to incur debt to finance a needed project or program for the community. It is recommended to first adopt…
Continuing disclosure is a reporting requirement for information about a municipal bond that occurs after the initial issuance of the bond. This…
Completing financial audits and establishing appropriate internal controls are essential to maintaining financial health in your community. There are various requirements cities…
To move cash from one fund to another, a council must be prepared to take formal action during the budget or budget…
The State of Iowa electronically deposits all funds owed to a city in an account designated for electronic fund transfer. The Department of Administrative…
The financial condition of each municipality rests upon the governing board or city council. The budget and other decisions guide staff in executing…
One of the duties of the city council is to make decisions about how to best use city resources and safeguard the…
The League’s Municipal Salaries and Benefits Survey is now a free product for all member cities, but the city must submit salary information…