Public Finance
Reliable and efficient revenue streams are necessary for governments and governmental units to provide the services and amenities needed for a vibrant community. Policy Analytics provides expertise to local, regional, and statewide governmental units in assessing their revenue needs. The principal consultants at Policy Analytics represent over 40 years of experience in Public Financial Analysis at the state and local levels.
Public Finance Service Lines
Local Income Tax Analysis: Over 80 counties in Indiana have a local option income tax. As local governments are granted more responsibility in financing local operations, it is important to understand the dynamics of local income taxes. Policy Analytics provides the necessary experience to estimate and forecast local option income tax revenue streams
Property Tax Revenue Analysis: Property Taxes are becoming increasingly important in financing local government operations and programs. Policy Analytics uses its expertise to analyze and estimate property tax revenues for effective decision-making.
TIF and CRED Analyses: Property Tax Increment Financing and Community Redevelopment Enhancement Districts are tools that local policy-makers can use to increase economic activity within defined areas. To support these efforts proper analysis is needed to determine the level of local revenue that will be restricted to bond repayment. Policy Analytics uses its economic and financial expertise to provide local decision-makers with reliable and accurate information.
Sales Tax Analysis: Sales tax is one of the most important revenue sources for state and local governments. Policy Analytics has expertise in estimating sales tax revenue and in determining the potential market growth for continued revenue streams.
Public School Corporation Tax and Revenue Analysis: Modern facilities are needed to educate today’s youth. Whether building a new school or adding to an existing school, school corporations need sound fiscal advice when selling bonds for capital improvements. Policy Analytics provides detailed financial analysis to school corporations that are exploring capital improvements.
State Budget and Local Expenditure Analysis: In budgetary terms, it is important to understand revenue sources and expenditure costs. Policy Analytics offers local governments the information and analysis needed to strengthen their budgets. A strategic analysis of local budgets yields effective and streamlined policy decisions.
