Budgeting for Emergencies State Practices and Federal Implications

States are not usually exposed to demands for large funding increases as a result of natural or man-made disasters since the federal government usually covers most of these costs. However, states face other kinds of budget uncertainty & unexpected demands on state funds. Most states have experienced robust economic conditions for several years, & have built up their reserves in preparation for unexpected budget pressures. This report provides information on state experiences with reserve funds for emergency & state practices that could be instructive in the federal emergency spending debate. Charts & tables.Posner, Paul L. is the author of 'Budgeting for Emergencies State Practices and Federal Implications' with ISBN 9780788189876 and ISBN 0788189875.