Fiscal federalism deals with the sharing of resources in a federated nation. Over the years problems about local government finance have become an important aspect of intergovernmental relations. Constitutionally, local government is the third tier of government which exists as an independent entity, possessing some degree of autonomy and…

This paper offers unique rankings of the extent to which fiscal structures of U.S. states contribute to economic growth. The rankings are novel in two key respects: They are well grounded in established growth theory, in which the effect of taxes depends both on the level of taxes and on the composition of expenditures; and they are derived from…

Discusses the declining role the Federal Government is playing in education. Compares educational expenditures at State, local, and federal levels absolutely and as a percentage of total expenditures. (Author/DN)

Discussed here are: (1) the idea of revenue sharing; (2) action or implementation of the Revenue Sharing Act of 1972; and, (3) its implications for neighborhood health centers. (Author/SB)

The results of the G.A.O.'s State-by-State investigation of the status of the $1.7 billion distributed to 50 State governments and the District of Columbia for 1972 are reported in this pamphlet. The investigation attempted to assess the actual impact of revenue sharing in such areas as tax reduction, changes in budget priorities, and increased…

This speech provides a cursory discussion of the experiences of mayors and governors with the general revenue sharing program for States and municipalities and examines the possible implications of these experiences for special educational revenue sharing. The author suggests that fewer dollars will be available to local school districts if the…

By challenging the security of bureaucratic fiefdoms, the functionalists are put on the defensive. (Author/JN)

Discusses the relationship between health issues and programs, and politics. (SB)

Program changes inherent in the CETA concept have markedly decreased the effectiveness of previous program management and liaison strategies. Some reasons for this decrease and a new set of skills for working at the interface between prime sponsors and subcontractors and/or the regional offices are presented. (Author)

This report contains statements and letters by government officials, educators, and concerned citizens on the Administration's bill to consolidate certain categorical aid programs into a revenue sharing program. Other articles and publications discuss the effects and successes of various Titles of the Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965. (Pages…

While revenue sharing is a unique and masterful windfall to local districts over the nation, if proposed cuts in current education programs are made and a special education revenue sharing bill not funded, the Wisconsin State Department of Public Instruction will be unable to guarantee the State's fundamental interest in education. (Author/JN)

Asserts that concern with revenue sharing "is justified on the grounds that general revenue sharing may ultimately replace existing categorical programs, those programs specifically targeted for special groups." Concludes that the potential legal influence of this program may be used to promote effective civil rights enforcement. (Author/JM)

Federal block grants, in contrast to categorical programs and revenue sharing, allow states and localities considerable flexibility in meeting needs within broad functional areas; but, they are also designed to assure that funds are spent to pursue national objectives. Before 1981, block grants included varying levels of recipient accountability…

Special revenue sharing is a tool that can allow almost unlimited state flexibility in social service interventions, while primarily confining the federal role to the specification and measurement of national social service objectives. Goal specification and measurement procedures are crucial to the special revenue-sharing idea. Federally…