Local Government Finance

CANCELLED

Spring 2013 quarter

Faculty

Stephen Buxbaum political economy, community development and planning

Fields of Study

community studies, government and law and public policy

Description

This course provides students with a basic understanding of the sources and uses of revenues that are available to local governments to support public programs, services, and projects.  Emphasis will be placed on learning about the politics of the budgetary process as well as understanding the fundamentals of the statutory framework that cities, counties, and special purpose districts must work within as they strive to sustain their core services.  Special focus will be given to how cities, counties, and school districts develop and manage their budgets.

Advertised Schedule

5:30-9:30p Mon

Location

Olympia

Online Learning

Hybrid Online Learning < 25% Delivered Online

Books

Greener Store

Offered During

Evening

Program Revisions