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November 2016 Update

Click on "Map an Indicator", to choose a dataset and any of the following indicators. Or browse hundreds of other indicators.

Doing More with Less: State Revenue Limitations and Mandates on County Finances

• Percent of The Property Taxes Collected in a State That Is Retained by Counties
• State Limitations On County Property Tax Authority
• County Sales Tax Authority

The State of County Finances

• Percent Change in General Revenue from 2007 to 2013
• County Expenses, 2007-2013
• The Share of Expenses Covered by Dedicated Grants in 2013

Counting Money: State and GASB Standards for County Financial Reporting

• State Reporting Requirements for County Financial Statements
• Statewide Share of Counties Reporting Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFRs)
• Type of Financial Statement Reported by Counties
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County Information and Details

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Available information includes:
• Population
• County Seat
• Size of Board
• List of Elected Officials