Section 106-A. Evaluation criteria.
The center shall evaluate a program application on the basis of municipal financial characteristics and the quality of the proposed program, including the extent to which the program is estimated to improve the administrative, operational and financial management capacity of the applicant municipality. The following factors shall be considered in the evaluation:
(1) The current and projected financial condition of the municipality.
(2) The economic and demographic condition of the municipality.
(3) The proactive measures the municipality has taken to manage its finances in a responsible manner, including attempts to reduce expenditures, increase revenues, adopt sound management practices, establish municipal priorities and adhere to generally accepted financial management, budget and financial reporting standards.
(4) The extent to which the municipality has demonstrated its willingness and commitment to engage in a multimunicipal or regional strategy and has examined whether certain municipal services can be provided through a council of governments, a county government or other structure.
(5) The extent to which the municipality has demonstrated its willingness and commitment to improve its financial and administrative operation through the adoption and implementation of a multiyear financial management plan.
(6) Where it has received assistance and funding from the department, past performance by the municipality.
(7) Where applicable, the elements of the Keystone Principles shall be included as part of the evaluation criteria.
(8) Any other factors the center considers relevant.
(106-A added Oct. 31, 2014, P.L.2983, No.199)