Lewis F. McLain, Jr.
Professional Writings

 

Publications (Mostly GFOAT Monthly Newsletter).

  • “Cost of Service Lessons Afforded by a Fleet Maintenance Analysis” April 2008. www.gfoat.org/newsletters/0408.pdf
  • “The Slippery Slope of Sales Tax Revenues” February 2008 www.gfoat.org/newsletters/0208.pdf
  • “Disobeying the Laws of Arithmetic” January 2008. www.gfoat.org/newsletters/0108.pdf
  • “In Search of a Methodology to Normalize Water Revenues” August 2007. www.gfoat.org/newsletters/0807.pdf
  • “A Method and Rationale for Calculating the Average Age of Your City” June 2007. www.gfoat.org/newsletters/0607.pdf
  • “A Fire Station Site Model & How This is Related to Budgeting” May 2007. www.gfoat.org/newsletters/0507.pdf
  • “The Need to Replace Public Debate with Community Dialogue” July 2006. (Co-Authored). www.gfoat.org/newsletters/0706.pdf
  • “Using the Monthly Experience Curve to Assist With Continuous Year-End Estimate” June 2006. www.gfoat.org/newsletters/0606.pdf
  • “Understanding Budget Arithmetic” June 2003. www.gfoat.org/newsletters/0603.pdf
  • “Zero-Base Budgeting Revisited” February 2003. www.gfoat.org/newsletters/0203.pdf
  • “Between Epiphany and Elvis – A Memo In Preparation of a Staff Planning Meeting” January 2003. www.gfoat.org/newsletters/0103.pdf
  • “About Those Leave Policies: A Follow-Up to a Previous Article” October 2002. www.gfoat.org/newsletters/1002.pdf
  • “Now More Than Ever Is The Time To Be Vigilant” July 2002. www.gfoat.org/newsletters/0802.pdf
  • “The Not-So-Visible Costs of Fringe Benefits and Leave Benefits” June 2002. www.gfoat.org/newsletters/0602.pdf
  • “The Pareto Principle – the 80/20 Rule” February 2002. www.gfoat.org/newsletters/0202.pdf
  • “How Will Electric Deregulation Affect Electric Franchise Fees?” August 2001. www.gfoat.org/newsletters/0801.pdf
  • “Analyzing Solid Waste Rates for Commercial Customers” April 2001. www.gfoat.org/newsletters/0401.pdf
  • “Three Little Words” September 2000. www.gfoat.org/newsletters/0900.pdf
  • "The Business of GFOAT" August 2000. www.gfoat.org/newsletters/0800.pdf
  • "Capital Project Management: Do It Right on the Front End or Suffer the Forensic Audit on the Back End” July 2000. www.gfoat.org/newsletters/0700.pdf
  • "City Manager Memorandum: Preparing for a Pre-Budget Retreat" February 2000. www.gfoat.org/newsletters/0200.pdf
  • "The Basics of Budgeting for Newly Elected Officials" Texas Town & City June 2000 www.gfoat.org/newsletters/0600.pdf
  • "The Financial Functions Overlaid with Managerial Functions: Emphasizing the Management in Financial Management” October 1999.
  • "Impact Fees and the Finance Official: Accounting Requirements on The Horizon and The Overall Instructional Value of Impact Fee Issues” September 1999. www.gfoat.org/newsletters/0999.pdf
  • "The GFOAT Executive Directorship” July 1999 Co-Authored with Kathy DuBose and Charles Cox.
  • "General Principles of Web Design and Thinking about the Finance Section” June 1999.
  • "Fiscal Diplomacy Tool - The Decision Matrix” April 1999. www.gfoat.org/newsletters/0499.pdf
  • "Welcome to WWW.GFOAT.ORG” March 1999. www.gfoat.org/newsletters/0399.pdf
  • “The Politics and Practicalities of Information Overload” January 1999. www.gfoat.org/newsletters/0199.pdf
  • “The Value of Comparative Data – Part III – Understanding Your Tax Base” December 1998. www.gfoat.org/newsletters/1298.pdf
  • “Deputized To Play Fairly” November 1998. www.gfoat.org/newsletters/1198.pdf www.gfoat.org/newsletters/1198.pdf
  • “The Value of Comparative Data – Part I” September 1998. www.gfoat.org/newsletters/0998.pdf
  • “Preparing For A Job Interview – Including The One You Want To Keep” June 1998. www.gfoat.org/newsletters/0698.pdf
  • "Financial Planning Fundamentals - Can You Handle The Truth?” April 1998. www.gfoat.org/newsletters/0498.pdf
  • "Will The Real Fund Balance Please Stand Up” March 1998. www.gfoat.org/newsletters/0398.pdf
  • "Why Good People Steal” February 1998. www.gfoat.org/newsletters/0298.pdf
  • "Mentorship - Achieving That Delicate Balance” September 1996.
  • "Developing Utility Rates To Satisfy Economic Development Objectives” December 1992.
  • "An Argument For Recovering Delayed Tax Collections In The Building Permit Fee” October 1993.
  • "An Elected Official Workshop Trilogy” October 1989.
  • "Big Differences In Texas Counties” August 1989.
  • "How Strategic Planning Can Help Put Budgeting In Perspective” October 1988.
  • "A Look At Interest & Sinking Funds In Light Of Truth-In-Taxation And Tax Reform” July 1988.
  • "Personal Financial Planning Offered As An Employee Assistance Program” February 1988.
  • "Tax Abatements - Wake Up Finance Directors!” December 1987.
  • "The Bank Franchise Tax - It Still Ain't Fixed!” August 1987.
  • "Professional Accreditation: A Texas Effort” June 1987.
  • "What Can I Learn From You? A Preparatory Exercise For Budgeting” April 1987.
  • "Frustration & Fatigue: The Aftermath Of The Audit” March 1987.
  • "The Bond Buyer Index: A Look At The Historical Trends” January 1987.
  • "Finance Directors Want To Look Under The Hood” November 1986.
  • "Finance Director Stress Management” October 1986.
  • "An Argument For A Golden Years Trust Fund” January 1986.
  • "Are You Part Of The Management Team?" December 1985.
  • "Investment Policies” November 1985.
  • "Treasury Bill Discount Rate Vs. Yield” October 1985.