I purchased this book at a bookstore and have only read it once. The cover has some stains, but the inside is clean with no writing. If you don't mind the cover condition, please consider purchasing. I am also selling other books on local government and accounting. Please take a look if you are interested. Thank you. This is a specialized book explaining the key points of local government finance. Author: Katsuya Shiohama Publisher: Daiichi Hoki Publishing Content Description So that's how it is! Local government finance. You'll understand everything from budget formulation to voucher processing, and the practical work to be done each season. You'll understand the "key points" to prevent errors in financial processing. The popular series "Financial Almanac" from the monthly magazine "Jichi Jitsumu Seminar" is now compiled into an easy-to-understand book! Table of Contents Chapter 1: Beginning - The Cycle of Local Government Finance and Budget (The cycle of local government finance - monthly events and workflow; Types and contents of the budget - the "blueprint" of policies; Types of expenditures - detailed rules, etc.) Chapter 2: Financial Almanac - Monthly Affairs and Their Contents (April: Contracts - their types and procedures; May: Local bonds - when local governments "borrow" money; June: Deliberation and budget in the assembly - how it is deliberated, etc.) Chapter 3: Timeless - Affairs and Knowledge Needed Throughout the Year (Treasury - procedures for expenditure and revenue and the authority of the head of the local government; Audit system and resident lawsuits - are employees liable for compensation?; Fees and contributions - the price of services, etc.) - Title: Local Government Finance for Department Staff - Author: Katsuya Shiohama - Publisher: Daiichi Hoki - ISBN: 978-4-474-06291-7 - Price: 2200 yen Thank you for looking.