States use one time budget fixes amid deep tax woes
An Associated Press report details how numerous states facing their worst deficits since the recession are employing one time tactics to balance budgets. Delayed refunds, accelerated tax collections, and borrowing from funds risk higher interest costs and credit downgrades, with critics calling these moves gimmicks that defer pain.
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Kentucky
Michigan
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New York
California
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Rhode Island
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GAAP accounting goal eyed for state finances
The report notes variances from GAAP accounting are in use and may continue this year. Officials say the aim is to transition to GAAP within three to five years to reassure investors and Wall Street. Next features focus on California solvency.
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