Actual Problems Of State And Local Government

This collective monograph contains the results of theoretical, methodological and applied research of representatives of the scientific community of the Omsk branch of the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation and the Omsk State Pedagogical University on various management issues in the state and municipal sectors of the economy. A distinctive feature of the monograph is an attempt to assess the conditions and mechanisms for the functioning of key institutions of state and municipal government: public service, state support of small business entities, territorial public self-government, regional economy and management, etc.

This collective monograph contains the results of theoretical, methodological and applied research of representatives of the scientific community of the Omsk branch of the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation and the Omsk State Pedagogical University on various management issues in the state and municipal sectors of the economy. A distinctive feature of the monograph is an attempt to assess the conditions and mechanisms for the functioning of key institutions of state and municipal government: public service, state support of small business entities, territorial public self-government, regional economy and management, etc.

This handbook evaluates the persistent problems in the fiscal systems of state and local governments and what can be done to solve them. Each chapter provides a description of the discipline area, examines major developments in policy practices and research, and opines on future prospects.

Local Government Law provides a unique resource with concise, easy-to-understand explanations of important legal issues faced by local public officials, community boards, and city councils. From the moment officials take office, they face decisions related to basic principles found in state and federal law. The same is true for those in the private sector aiming to work successfully with local governments. This practical guidebook will empower public and private representatives with a functional grasp of legal principles, with chapters explaining what a local government is, the requirement to follow due process, local land use controls, the basics of the Freedom of Information Act, and many other important subjects that regularly arise. As a practical guidebook on local government law, this book provides a basic and empowering understanding for officials and private actors in the local government arena.