The ranking is based on a standardized methodology that allows for the comparison of the financial condition of all local government units – from rural, urban-rural, and urban municipalities to counties. Seven indicators are analyzed, which address the most important questions:
- How much own-source revenue does the local government have?
- Is it investing in development?
- Is the cost structure balanced?
- Is it making use of available external funds?
- Is its debt level safe?
By answering these questions, the ranking provides clear information about the financial stability of each local government unit.
The ranking is addressed to a wide range of stakeholders and has many practical applications. For local authorities, it serves as a tool for self-assessment and a point of reference against other units, while also supporting strategic investment planning and budgetary policies. National and regional decision-makers, as well as supervisory and control institutions, can use it as a source of knowledge on the financial situation of local governments and to assess their stability. For residents, the ranking offers transparent information on the condition of their municipalities. For academic and research communities, as well as NGOs and the media, it provides a reliable analytical resource that strengthens transparency in public life. The study may also be valuable for investors and business partners by highlighting which local governments are best prepared to absorb funds and implement development projects.
The full report is available online on the Economic Forum website:
Local Government Financial Ranking 2024 – PDF,
(previous editions can be found on the WUEB Think Tank website: report archive).
The ranking is not only an analytical study but also a platform for dialogue on public finance and the quality of local governance.
We invite local government units interested in an in-depth analysis of their financial situation, research and educational institutions focusing on public finance and the economy, as well as institutional partners who wish to support financial development and transparency in Poland, to cooperate with us.
Contact:
Małgorzata Gałecka
Faculty of Economics and Finance, Department of Finance
Wroclaw University of Economics and Business
E-mail: malgorzata.galecka@ue.wroc.pl
https://thinktank.ue.wroc.pl/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/impakt-dolny-śląsk/
Read more:
https://www.forum-ekonomiczne.pl/en/projects/local-government-finance-ranking-in-poland