
Data Practices: A Guide for Responsible Authorities
Learn about the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and the appropriate steps for handling city data requests.

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Prepare for a potential IRS audit or compliance check by learning about common problematic issues for cities.
Learn the characteristics of city budgets as a work plan and communication tool. Understand the budget cycle.
Learn which depositories a city may use and how to choose one.

Learn about new state and federal laws that significantly affect city budget decisions.
Discusses city authority and steps to levy special assessments for local improvements like streets, waterworks or sanitary sewer.
A short, practical guide with a focus on financial operations in cities of under 2,500 population.
Learn about setting rates for municipal utilities, on what basis cities may make charges, and method for collecting payments due.
Cyber incident coverage from the League’s Insurance Trust addressing financial, legal, and operational impacts.
Read about commonly used and authorized financing tools for cities to fund local improvements and economic development.
Has basic information on routine financial tasks cities must perform like use of funds in accounting and internal control procedures.

Learn about the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and the appropriate steps for handling city data requests.

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