Other Publications

State Health Expenditure Report
This report provides a perspective of the significance of state health spending within the context of the nation’s provision of personal health care services. As both employers and providers of services, states have felt the demands from rising health care costs. States also have additional expenditures for population health, including an expanded role to protect the public’s safety.

Capital Budgeting in the States
Capital Budgeting in the States - Paths to Success: A comparative analysis of capital budgeting practices in the states. Good practices in capital budgeting are highlighted. November, 1999.

Other Publications

Restructuring and Innovations in State Management: This report provides state examples of innovations and recent trends with regard to privatization activities, budgeting and planning processes, and mergers and consolidations of state agencies. April, 1996.
Workforce Policies: State Activity and InnovationsA detailed inventory that identifies innovations in areas such as civil service reforms, pay plans, training, quality initiatives, work scheduling, diversity in state employment, productivity incentives and pension and health care systems. March, 1995.
Debt Management Practices in the States: This report provides an overview of some of the central themes in establishing and/or revising a debt management policy. Topics include debt affordability policies, linking capital planning to debt management, and integrating debt policies with the operating budget. April, 1994.
Good Practices in Revenue Estimating: A guide for Governors that includes ten practices to improve revenue estimates. Focuses on the estimating process and on gaining consensus when developing both economic forecasts and revenue estimates. December, 1989.
State Balanced Budget Requirements: Provisions and Practice: An examination of the scope and actual provisions of states' balanced budget requirements. Specific data is provided on types of funds included, enforcement provisions and the nature of gubernatorial veto authority. June, 1992.