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Outline - The Truth About Balanced Budgets
If state governments are required to balance their budgets, then why are they in so much financial trouble?

Executive Summary

Introduction - Background of the Fifty State Study and the Institute

Study Goals and Concerns

Findings - Systematic Accounting Issues and Budget Manipulations

Summary of Conclusion and Recommendations

Conclusions - States Circumvent the Intent of Balanced Budget Laws and Budgets Calculated Using GAAP Wouldn't Be a Truer Presentation

Recommendations

State Date - Roll Out of States

Appendices


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