Les dépenses interdites des collectivités locales

Abstract

In France, since 1982, the so-called “decentralisation” reforms would imply that local governments are independent with regard to the management of their resources and budget. This is not the case: aside from mandatory expenses, a few expenditures are forbidden to local governments. The unitary character of the State would explain this interdiction.

Keywords

• decentralisation
• expenditures
• finance
• local autonomy
• mandatory expenses
• optional expenses