Resources

History of Local Government Aid to Cities

 Information Memo

Offers a timeline of events in the local government aid (LGA) system.

Published Aug 10, 2023.

Electronic Funds Transfer Fraud

Get tips to avoid Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) fraud, and access a model policy on Safe Electronic Transfers and Payments…

Published Mar 9, 2023.

Property Tax Reports

Helps you prepare city budgets, communicate with city residents, and understand how the tax base and rates change over time.

Process to Obtain Local Sales Tax Authority

 Information Memo

Cities need to follow strict rules and procedures to get legislative authority for the creation of a local sales tax.

Published May 25, 2022.

American Rescue Plan Act Final Rule Highlights

Get an overview of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Final Rule and view a video and infographic that provide…

Published Feb 24, 2022.

Property Tax Calculator

This interactive tool allows users to compare the property tax data by year, city, regions, and population.

Implicit Price Deflator for State and Local Government

 Information Memo

Historical data on the Implicit Price Deflator (IPD).

Published Jan 26, 2021.

State Capital Investment

The State of Minnesota's capital budget process can include bonding money for city public improvement projects.

LGA Formula Key Points

 Information Memo

Lists top ten points about the Local Government Aid program and its distribution mechanisms.

Published Jul 6, 2020.

Financial Considerations During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Updates and information to assist in your city's financial decision-making process during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published Apr 23, 2020.