The division’s Regional Managers are assisting local governments with myriad issues and concerns in order to keep local government operating. See the resources below but please call your Regional Manager if you would like additional technical advising or assistance.
Budget
- Local Government Budget Law: The Local Government Budget Law provides circumstance for changes to the budget (Colorado Revised Statute 29-1-109).
- Government Finance Officers Association Fiscal First Aid Resource Center
The Taxpayer's Bill of Rights
- Consult with your attorney about use and repayment of the 3% TABOR emergency reserves before accessing them. The Taxpayer's Bill of Rights' definition of “emergency” excludes economic conditions, revenue shortfalls, and salary or fringe benefit increases.
Questions
In partnership with the Governor's Office, the Division is managing a Local Government Coordination Call every other week with State department leaders to answer questions on timely emergency response and recovery issues. To join these calls, please register.