Objective, rapid-response analysis of the fiscal impacts of legislation to local governments.
WHAT'S NEW:
The Local Government Fiscal Note Program is now taking applications for our 2012 Legislative Policy Research Internship & Independent Study Program. Available to graduate or senior-level undergraduate students or recent grads. Application review begins Wed., Dec. 7 and is open until filled. For details see Internships page.
LGFN's latest performance measurement results are now available. Check out our Government Management Accountability and Performance (GMAP) report and the results of the 2011 Customer Satisfaction Survey.
WHAT WE DO:
The Local Government Fiscal Note (LGFN) program produces objective estimates of the financial impacts of proposed state legislation on counties, cities and almost all special purpose districts. Click here for a program fact sheet. Our team of experienced fiscal analysts researches almost any legislative issue that could change local government revenues or expenditures. We produce far and away the largest number of fiscal notes of any state agency. This is the program’s 32nd year of operations (Chapter 43.132 RCW).
The staff of the Local government Fiscal Note Program provides a wide range of contracted research services.
WHO TO CONTACT:
Send an email to the Local Government Fiscal Note Program with your name and email address if you would like to be put on our e-mailing list. People on this list receive our annual user survey, an annual program evaluation report, and legislative session bulletins.
HOW ARE WE DOING?
Updated November 28, 2011