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Spring update from the Division of Local Services

Provided by the Municipal Finance Training and Resource Center

Spring training

Foundations in Municipal Finance - Spring Module

Spring Module 

The Spring module covers important fourth quarter topics including completing the billing cycle, preparing a consolidated budget document, submitting the final budget for legislative action and other ongoing, year-round accounting activities.

Spring Municipal Finance Priorities 

Quickly find resources to complete spring priorities.

Annual Budget Process & Budget Document  

Quickly find resources highlighting the annual budget process and preparing the budget document.

Cherry Sheet Estimates

Preliminary FY26 cherry sheet estimates for municipalities and regional school districts will be updated here throughout the state budget process.

View Cherry Sheet Estimates

Ask DLS Law

“Ask DLS Law” is a virtual, Zoom option for local officials to inquire about municipal finance law issues within the Division's jurisdiction.

Join our event on Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Municipal Databank

The Division of Local Services’ Data Analytics and Resources Bureau analyzes and distributes data related to local government. All analytics use data submitted to DLS by individual cities, towns, special purpose districts, regional school districts, and state and federal agencies.

View our databank

Municipal Finance Tools and Templates

A collection of tools and templates designed to help municipal finance officials with planning, tracking, and other common tasks.

View tools

Bulletins & Informational Guideline Release (IGRs)

Municipal Finance Law Bureau

Curated list of recent Bulletins and IGRs.

View the latest legal guidance

DLS Events Calendar

Find upcoming events offered by DLS and municipal associations.

View events

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