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When Budget Assumptions Need Reality Checks
Public Finance
11/13/14

When Budget Assumptions Need Reality Checks

Commentary: William Glasgall

Put today’s obligations off until tomorrow. Claim new revenue and savings that may or may not materialize. And say your budget is balanced, just like the law dictates in most cities and states. ...
New Jersey
Public Finance
11/13/14

New Jersey’s Revenue Forecasting Misses: Good Idea, Bad Execution, Who’ll Pay?

Commentary: William Glasgall

It’s a good idea for states, counties and cities to forecast their revenue. It’s not such a good idea when governments make predictions that are chronically overoptimistic. That’s ...

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