Risk management in municipalities

Under control

A comprehensive systematic presentation by a recognised expert who knows the practice of risk management in municipalities well. In a very clear and understandable way, Prof. Dr. Gunnar Schwarting explains everything important about the topic in the decision-making environment of the actors - from the elements of risk management to its classification in the municipal organisation. Solution-oriented recommendations for action, numerous diagrams and many examples make the book an aid that supports your work in an uncomplicated way. Now in a new edition!

The focal points of the 2nd edition:

• Uncertainty, risk and decision
• Types of risk and consequences
• Goals, actors and addressees
• Legal framework for administration and (municipal) enterprises
• Internal control system and risk controlling
• Identification and assessment of risks
• Risk control
• Reporting: types, forms of presentation and problems
• Organisation and auditing of risk management
• Risk culture and 'stumbling blocks

The book shows that risks and risk management do not only determine the requirements for municipal action in times of Corona, flood disasters and negative interest rates, but that their significance will increase, e.g. with regard to tax obligations ('tax compliance').