Local Government expenditures

The bulk of local government expenditures is regulated by law or subsidized by the national governmen

The following are mandated by national law:

Compulsory education: School class size no larger than 40 students per class
Police: Minimum staffing levels
Garbage disposal: Collection and treatment of waste services provided by cities, towns, and villages
Health care: Nursing services provided by cities, towns, and villages
Nursery education: Protection of small children without parental care
Water and sewage: Water supply and treatment
Most public services are provided by local authorities, which must meet staffing and service levels set by the national government.