Government Finance Officers Association. Just Published! Capital Project Planning and Evaluation

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1 Just Published! Putting Recommended Budget Practices into Action JOSEPH P. CASEY AND MICHAEL J. MUCHA, EDITORS The creation of a capital plan occurs long before the development of a capital budget. Get more involved and help recognize your government s capital needs today!

2 Take a Practical Approach to Capital Planning Get a Jump Start on Improving the Success of your Capital Planning and Budgeting! As local governments transition to focus more on performance and accountability, government leaders must direct increased attention to careful planning and evaluation of both operating and capital expenses to position the organization to provide required services. Finance officers have an opportunity to contribute valuable insight to all stages of capital plans and help insure capital project investments align with long-term service goals, objectives, and strategies. All capital projects have an impact on the operating budget. Becoming more involved in the planning and evaluation stages of capital projects will allow finance officers to develop proper plans for funding sustainable maintenance activities and replacement schedules. With this latest edition to the s popular Budget Series, finance officers from small to mid-sized local governments will learn tips for becoming educated consumers of capital projects as well as gain the skills needed to participate in all aspects of the capital planning and evaluation process including: Needs assessment Project planning Project evaluation Project implementation

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4 Learn the basics to expand your role during the capital project process This book is divided into two sections: Section I Discusses considerations associated with most capital project types. Themes include public participation, cost estimation and budgeting, project oversight, common funding sources, and the potential for public/private cooperation on projects. Section II Provides a short description of twelve important capital project types and basic information to assist with the needs assessment. The chapters also provide information on development standards or industry best practices, project management tips, potential alternative funding sources, and likely impacts on the operating budget. Project types include: Emergency Communication Systems Fire/EMS Stations Correctional Facilities and Jails Roads Water and Wastewater Systems Administrative Facilities Technology Investments Solid Waste Facilities Schools Public Libraries Parks and Recreation Facilities Convention Centers and Meeting Facilities Putting Recommended Budget Practices into Action JOSEPH P. CASEY AND MICHAEL J. MUCHA, EDITORS Joseph P. Casey and Michael J. Mucha, Editors Paperbound. 286 pp. LOC no ISBN

5 This book is the eighth volume in a series related to the National Advisory Council on State and Local Budgeting (NACSLB) recommended budget practices. Established in 1995, the NACSLB was created to provide tools for governments to improve their budgeting processes and to promote their use. In fulfilling that role, the NACSLB has established recommended budget practices for state and local governments. 203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2700, Chicago, IL fax