Municipal finance Assessments
Local government finance assessment
India’s urban areas are considered ‘engines of growth’ as they contribute to nearly two-thirds of economic growth. Adequate financing is essential to enable municipal governments to fulfill their mandate of various services and functions assigned to them. Unlike for the national and state governments, the Indian Constitution does not specify distinct fiscal resources for local governments. CWAS has conducted many studies and looked at ways in which the municipal governments in India can raise their revenue. Reports are prepared on assessment of municipal finance to help in increase their pool of financial resources. Various city budgets are thoroughly analysed to understand the financial condition of local government.
Improvement in Cost Recovery and Collection Efficiency in Gujarat Municipalities - case study report of Patan Municipality
This study is an attempt to gather evidence whether accrual accounting method leads to improved 'cost recovery'. The review identifies...
Municipal Finance Assessment for Class 'A' Municipalities in Maharashtra
Municipal finance assessment for Class 'A' Municipalities in Maharashtra has been carried out as a part of support to Government...
Budget briefs for Wai and Sinnar cities
Budget documents are often lengthy and sometimes difficult to understand. In this context, CWAS supported development of Budget Briefs...
City Sanitation Investment Plan for Wai
Wai City Investment Plan is a multi-year scheduling and financial planning of infrastructure investments. It assesses city`s ability to undertake...
Strengthening Finances of Municipal Governments
This chapter has been prepared by CWAS as an input to the report on ‘Strengthening Municipal Governments for Improved Urban...
Note on Enhancing Own Revenue Income of Wai Municipal Council: Property tax and WSS taxes
This note reviews measures to strengthen own revenue income of Wai Municipal Council, Maharashtra. It focuses on the assessment of...
Addressing Risks of Delayed Payments by Urban Local Bodies
Payment delays are perceived to be a major risk factor for private sector service providers and contractors working...
India’s cities drive economic growth but are short on resources. How can the gap be bridged?
Indian cities, despite their significant contribution to the national gross domestic product at nearly 70%, remain poor without adequate resources...
Options for Strengthening Municipal Finances
The extent and nature of intergovernmental transfers to our cities from the higher levels of governments have not been paid...
Municipal Debt for Urban Infrastructure
Financing urban infrastructure is a critical aspect of urban planning and development. This background material is part of a course...
Creditworthiness Assessment - An Approach for Indian Cities
Urban infrastructure requires large capital investments. In India, the past experience suggests the possibility of using municipal bonds to access...
Municipal Strengthening for Improved Urban Services
This report has been developed by the National Faecal Sludge and Septage Management (NFSSM) Alliance, a national working group, comprising...
Workshop on City Budget Portal
Local budgets are strategic documents that help to plan and determine a city’s futuristic vision. In...
ESG assessments for cities in India
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is a framework used to assess the impact of an organisation on society and the...