This panel presentation will go over some basic municipal finance topics you need to know in representing your local government. The first presentation will discuss simple ways to recover municipal judgments which are not costly or time consuming. Dusting off old judgments previously deemed “uncollectible” and engaging in some basic investigation can produce found money. Attorneys who administer judgments held by taxing and regulatory authorities can use combinations of these municipal roles to leverage recoveries and other beneficial outcomes. The second presentation will be an introduction to the basic elements of how a municipal bond transaction works: who is involved, what are the steps, and what are the structures used? Part of the focus will be: which parties are on the side of the municipality, what are the common risks involved in bond issues, and how should the municipality protect itself from these risks? The third presentation will provide an overview and update regarding SEC enforcement.
