** Comprehensive reference handbook in 4 volumes covers all aspects of financial management for local and municipal authorities
** Covers all levels of financial management and decision-making up to Chief Executive level
** Suitable for governments with advanced management standards as well as those with elementary or developing processes
** Learning applications and training exercises included in each chapter plus a Trainer’s Guide in each volume

This set is designed to cover all aspects of sound financial management for local governments in developed and developing countries and economies in transition. Concepts of good governance, transparency and accountability are woven into the text of every chapter, and the needs and potential obstacles to greater decentralization and democracy are highlighted.

Each volume is self-contained with its own Trainer’s Guide, exercises and web resources. Chapters are divided into basic and advanced concepts and the detailed relationship of each topic to the others covered in the series is explained.

Table of Contents:

VOLUME 1: CREATING A FINANCIAL FRAMEWORK: Financial Policy Making; Financial Planning; Citizen Participation; Evaluating Financial Condition; VOLUME 2: MANAGING THE OPERATING BUDGET: Operating Budget; Financing the Operating Budget; VOLUME 3: MANAGING THE CAPITAL INVESTMENT PLAN: Capital Investment Plan; Financing the Capital Investment Plan; VOLUME 4: MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Accounting; Performance Measures; Asset Management; Procurement.