In May 2011, Governor Snyder signed into law the Economic Vitality Incentive Program (EVIP) which set specific requirements for local governments to qualify to receive future statutory revenue sharing funds. One of the key requirements of EVIP is that cities make readily available to the public by October 1, 2011 “a citizen’s guide and a performance dashboard of their local finances, including a recognition of their unfunded liabilities.”
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This Citizen’s Guide is published in accordance with the requirements of EVIP. We have used the state-recommended reporting template in preparing the Guide. Because of the required time frame for submission, it is not possible to include audited financial data for the fiscal year completed June 30, 2011; however, the Guide will be updated upon completion of the audit.
Also in accordance with EVIP, the City has published on its website a performance measurement dashboard that monitors performance trends in four key areas: Fiscal Stability, Economy, Quality of Life, and Public Safety. The City’s performance dashboard can be accessed here.
We hope that the Citizen’s Guide to Local Finances together with the City’s performance dashboard enhances the City’s transparency and public accountability. If you have any questions or comments, you can leave them in the comment section below or email finance@shorelinecity.com.
Click here to download the Citizens Guide in Excel file format.
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