Nev. Const. Art. 8, Sec. 8: As elsewhere discussed, we begin our analysis with the Nevada Constitution given it “is the ‘supreme law of the state which ‘control[s] over any conflicting statutory provisions.’” Nev. Const. Art. 8, Sec. 8 instructs that the Legislature shall provide … Continue reading →
As elsewhere discussed, GIDs are limited purpose special districts intended to address very specific services along the lines of vector control (mosquitos), library, fire, water, sewer and cemetery districts. They are creatures of statute and in Nevada, those statutes are set forth … Continue reading →
Naysayers in our community with an agenda proclaim, without evidence no less, that GID Boards exist only to adopt policy. They assert it is the job of unelected staff to implement that policy. However, compare this assertion to what NRS … Continue reading →
As elsewhere demonstrated, as a special purpose district IVGID’s basic powers are expressly limited to those we have identified. And remember, should there be any doubt as to the extent of those powers, that doubt must be construed against the District and the power … Continue reading →
As we’ve elsewhere explained, according to NRS 318.225 general ad valorem real property taxes are the only ones GIDs are expressly authorized by statute to levy and collect. In fact, they’re the only basis for property taxation. NRS 318.225: instructs that GID “Boards shall … Continue reading →
Since this web site deals so much with the District’s finances and their financial reporting, we believe it is important for you the reader to understand the latter. Hence this attempt. In Nevada a local government’s financial practices are regulated … Continue reading →
Because here most people think that a local government’s budgets ensure that the public is protected from inappropriate financial manipulation because they: are mandated by the State; must be balanced; and, are reviewed by the State Department of Taxation (“NDOT”), … Continue reading →
Most Board members, as well as members of the public, don’t realize that whenever the Board approves a budget which calls for the expenditure of moneys financed in whole or in part by the District’s RFF/BFF, local parcel owners end … Continue reading →
Because most people think that the State’s mandated audits of a local government’s financial statements protect the public from inappropriate financial manipulation because they are reviewed and approved by the Nevada Department of Taxation (“NDOT”), here we examine what constitutes … Continue reading →
Allocating The Cost Amongst Multiple Funds/Sub-Funds, Whether or Not The Allocation is Justified: The Recreation (“RFF”) and Beach (“BFF”) Facility Fees, and the water/sewer utility rates local parcel owners involuntarily pay. But annual audits of all local governments’ financial statements … Continue reading →