How Ingham County Measures Up:

Estimating Appropriate Budget Levels Among Mid-Sized Michigan Counties

Report Produced May 11, 1998

This report was prepared by Scott M. Patton, Analyst, for the Ingham County Controller

Questions or comments regarding this report can be addressed to: Scott M. Patton, Analyst (517-676-7229)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary

Introduction

Methodology

Results of Analysis

Administrative Services and Personnel Committee

Human Services Committee

Law and Courts Committee

Conclusions