Other Post-Employment Benefit Liabilities, 6th Edition
Other Post-Employment Liabilities, 6th Edition measures unfunded OPEB liabilities, now totaling over $1.14 trillion, just under $3,500 for every man,…
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States issue a diverse array of bonded obligations, with a range of obligation strength, revenue sources, debt service schedules and other factors. This study collects and analyzes the bonded obligations reported by each state in its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The differences between states offer important insights into the ways states manage these obligations.
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Unaccountable and Unaffordable, 7th Edition
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State Bonded Obligations, 4th Edition
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