September 22, 2020
in Insights
Licensing & managing cannabis programs: A new challenge for state and local governments
Every state has its own laws and regulations for their canabis program. Do you know the fees associate with canabis?
Every state has its own laws and regulations for their canabis program. Do you know the fees associate with canabis?
During COVID-19 there is plenty of uncertainty for state and local governments. Here are the four questions you should ask and answer to feel assured.
Short-term rentals (STRs) are a phenomenon of today's "shared economy" - a world in which technology advancements have upended traditional business models. Since 2011, the number of STR properties listed on the top four websites (e.g., Airbnb, VRBO) has exploded from about 900,000 to 8 million, an increase of almost 800%. With dramatic increase in properties participating in short-term rentals, why aren't governments seeing an increase in revenue?
Leon Corbett has joined MGT Group as a Director within its Financial Performance Group focused on expanding MGT’s reach and client impact in the Florida market. He brings nearly two decades of experience in the government, transportation, and tourism industries. His role at MGT is to provide trusted analysis and advice to government organizations as they pursue innovative financial and funding solutions, including cost allocation plans, user fee studies, public private partnerships (P3s), and infrastructure finance.
Ricardo Cepin, CPA, CFE has joined MGT Consulting's Financial Performance Group. Cepin will focus on guiding public clients through performance audits, cost allocation plans, user fees studies, and public-private partnerships. MGT's firm-wide financial solutions also include impact fee studies, utility rates, and other general cost consulting.
Jefferson County, CO officials were managing various federal and state programs that included numerous health and human services programs.
The City of Vista, located in San Diego County, California, had not conducted a study of their fees since 2002. Stakeholders were questioning regarding the validity of its valuation-based fee structure.
Provided a turnkey approach to the City resulting in maximized state reimbursements through SB 90 claiming and discovered new opportunities for revenue generation.
The City of Healdsburg is a full service city situated in the California wine country. The City had never previously conducted a comprehensive fee study.
The Arizona Office of the Governor operates federal grant programs and desires to recover indirect costs spent in support of those programs.
The Division of Administrative Law desired to charge state agency customers for the services it provides as a newly formed internal service fund.