Some in Austin are considering several proposals to replace a portion of the local school property tax with a statewide business activity tax (better known as a value-added tax), as part of the effort to eliminate “Robin Hood.” This report explores the pros and cons of a BAT on the state economy and its role as a source of education financing.
Homeless Services Audits: Overview and Model Legislation
In 2013, the Obama administration offered “Housing First” as the means to end homelessness in 10 years. A decade later, homelessness is more prevalent than ever, and the taxpayer has been financing ever increasing funding to programs that are failing to achieve their stated goal of ending homelessness. Key Points: The “Housing First” approach was...