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    DISASTER EXPENSES

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    Our county was one of the many impacted by hurricane Helene. I am seeking information on how to post the abundance of expenditures pre and post storm. What GL account should these expenditures be posted to? I am new to governmental accounting, and this ...

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    I'm open to helping. I am a CPA and was with an enterprise fund for 12 years and joined the City about a year ago. Thanks ------------------------------ Patricia Dennis CPA Chief Financial Officer City of Greenville Greenville SC (864) 729-1317 - ...

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    This is interesting because I think it is easy for us to assume that Police & Fire would be essential but that isn't always true. Those services could be provided by another entity like a Fire Protection District. Also, essential would not be all the ...

  • Posted in: General GFOA Forum

    What constitutes “core” services is a question that often comes up in local government budgeting. GFOA research recently developed working definitions for terms to describe different views of what might consistent core services. We’d love your reactions! ...

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    GASB 96 Amortization Table

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    Hello, we have several subscriptions that meet the criteria for GASB 96. Most of our subscriptions are for 5 years with an annual payment every 12 months. The problem that we are having is the payments are not being made exactly a year apart for one ...

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