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    RE: Monthly Financial Report

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    Our Council prefers a "snap shot" for the monthly report. Attached is what I prepare for them. -- Leslie E. Brumage Finance Officer City of Cody 307-527-3467 (direct line) DISCLAIMER: City of Cody electronic correspondence and associated ...

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    RE: Monthly Financial Report

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    Thanks Jiv! Here is what our Charter requires : "(a) Reports prepared. The Director of Finance shall submit to the City Manager and to the Council not later than twenty days after the close of each month, a financial report on the financial condition ...

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    Hi Elizabeth, GASB on AR Allowances crickets .... GASB gives a hodgepodge of stuff to consider, but no specific methodologies. GASB 33 addresses rev rec as recorded when collection is 'probable' which implicitly makes an allowance required when ...

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    Hi there, I love this idea - here are some quick suggestions: Build a Budget Game - we do this activity as part of a leadership academy our City puts on annually. Give participants a set amount and have them allocate across categories like public ...

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    Hello all, I wanted to see if anyone outsources their Pension Administrative duties to a third party. If so, do you mind sharing what company you all use? Also, if you do have one, are they part of a co-op contract that can be piggybacked? ...

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