BRASS TAX:
The Compendium of Local Government Collection Powers and Practices in the US and Canada

By Arlington County VA Treasurer’s Office: Scharf, Appel and Weth

BRASS TAX is the only resource of its kind that offers public treasurers and collectors with information about the range of collection techniques available in the states and provinces. Complete with a glossary of terms, model legislation and much more, Arlington County VA Treasurer’s office has put together a compendium that encourages collectors to expand and enhance their collection powers and practices.

Cash Flow Forecasting Guide

by the Association of Public Treasurers'

A cash management tool for the prudent public investor, complete with a PowerPoint presentation to lead you through the steps of building a cash flow forecast. Topics covered include: components of a cash flow forecast; types of forecasts; the benefits of forecasting; tips to improving your forecast; and much more.

Cash Handling Training Manual, 2nd Edition

by the Association of Public Treasurers'

Internationally recognized in the public sector market as the most practical, comprehensive guide for training proper cash handing procedures. Complete with training modules, glossary of terms, sample cash handling legislation, and much more.

Debt Policy Handbook:
A Capital Financing Guide

by the Association of Public Treasurers'

Outstanding tool for practitioners interested in preparing a comprehensive capital financing policy. The Handbook guides you through formulating a policy, the legal and regulatory requirements, needs assessment and funding alternatives, issuance of obligations, pertinent Internet sites, and much more.

Disaster Preparedness:
A Guide for Public Finance and Treasury Officials

by the Association of Public Treasurers'

NEW...This easy-to-follow guide will walk you through the steps necessary to minimize the impact a potential disaster could have on your finance or treasury department. There is no telling when a disaster, man made or natural could occur, but there are strategies, training and techniques that you can count on to protect the public's assets and your office operations.

Guide to Internal Controls

by the Association of Public Treasurers"

This brand new guide is the ideal reference tool to identify and access operating controls, financial reporting and legal or regulatory compliance processes and to take action to strengthen controls where needed.
By developing an effective system of internal controls, you can reduce the potential liability from theft, fraud or potential fines and penalties that could be imposed due to losses incurred. A well documented internal control environment will improve communications with auditors.

Media Training 101
A Guide to Meeting the Press

by Sally Stewart, President, SA Stewart Communications

Media Training 101, an invaluable resource for all public officials, offers proven techniques for working with the press and developing a winning public relations strategy.

Revenue Collections Manual

by the Association of Public Treasurers'

The highly sensitive task of successfully collecting revenues due to your government or organization requires proper training, strategies and techniques. This Manual focuses on methods to create an efficient revenue collection program that will immediately increase revenues.

The Politics of Public Fund Investing
How to Modify Wall Street to Fit Main Street

by Ben Finkelstein

The Politics of Public Fund Investing is an invaluable guide for the public fund manager and elected official whose time, resources and opportunities for training are limited. This book effectively explains the uniqueness of public funds as it brings to light the subtle issues applicable to their stewardship. By clearly illustrating specific techniques, standards and procedures, it educates readers as to how to optimize and measure performance. This book provides an in-depth look at how politically acceptable portfolios should be constructed, managed and reported.

Stop That Fraud

by the Association of Public Treasurers'

As a public finance professional, you are expected to safeguard the public's money while it's under your control. Unfortunately, there is no typical picture of the fraud perpetrator and embezzlement of public funds is all too common place, so you have your work cut out for you! An excellent place to start is with "STOP THAT FRAUD", an outstanding resource written by Joe Dervaes for the Association of Public Treasurers'.

Your Evil Twin:
Behind the Identity Theft Epidemic

by Bob Sullivan, Senior Writer, MSNBC.com

Identity theft is the fastest-growing white-collar crime in America . It strikes ordinary citizens and celebrities alike. This crime of the twenty-first century is profitable, nearly unpreventable, and hardly ever prosecuted. Some estimates say that nearly ten million Americans each year become victims–and the crime shows no sign of letting up.
Author and identity theft expert Bob Sullivan agrees that criminals should, without a doubt, be blamed for this crisis, but he also notes that so should those entrusted with our identities. Sullivan digs deep to reveal how institutions designed to protect our identities have let us down, while corporate America–in choosing profits over privacy–has shirked much of its responsibility for the problem.

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Internal Controls Checklist

by the Association of Public Treasurers'

This 100 plus page checklist is written for public officials responsible for establishing and monitoring internal controls. Focusing on containment, early detection and minimizing loss, each of the four functional categories of the Checklist may be implemented independently.