Author: Financial Management Resource Bureau
The DLS Financial Management Resource Bureau (FMRB) has been providing guidance and assistance to municipalities across the Commonwealth for more than 30 years. Over that time, we’ve analyzed hundreds of financial operations and provided guidance on municipal roles, functions, and best practices. In continued support of local officials, DLS has compiled a wide array of tools and information in our Municipal Financial Management Training and Resources. Whether you're a new official or a seasoned professional, bookmark this page as reference guide to common municipal finance topics.
We want to specifically highlight the Municipal Finance Tools and Templates page. This is a one-stop-shop for municipal officials looking to calculate or map out financial decisions and impacts. Some of our many tools include:
- Debt Service Calculator
- Residential to CIP Shift Calculator
- Residential Exemption Calculator
- Budget and Tax Rate Planning Tool
- Cash Flow Budget Tool
- Capital Targets Template
- Debt Service Schedule Template
- Indirect Costs Template
Another highlight of our available tools is the Financial Forecast template. A financial forecast is an essential planning tool that allows a municipality to evaluate various financial impacts and challenges and help strategize fiscal decisions. Our forecast template and guide can be found here. For sample forecasts, including other projects from a variety of communities, visit FMRB’s project webpage.
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Editor: Dan Bertrand
Editorial Board: Marcia Bohinc, Linda Bradley, Sean Cronin, Emily Izzo, Lisa Krzywicki and Tony Rassias
| Date published: | June 15, 2023 |
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