Patricia A Patrick
Biographic Data
| ID | 6030964 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Patricia A Patrick |
| GIVEN NAMES | Patricia A |
| FAMILY NAME | Patrick |
| SIGNATURE | PATRICK P A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Pennsylvania State University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5101-6967 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2006 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Predicting fiscal distress in special district governments
This paper uses survival analysis to investigate fiscal distress in special district governments. We hypothesize that fiscal distress is positively correlated with revenue concentration and debt usage, and negatively correlated with organizational slack and entity resources. Our model addresses differences in district functions, financing and legislation. Our regression model predicts the likelihood of fiscal distress and correctly classifies 93.…
The Adoption Of Gasb 34 In Small, Rural, Local Governments
In June 1999, the Government Accounting Standards Board issued Government Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 34 - Basic Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis for State and Local Governments (GASB 34) to improve the transparency and accountability of governments. This study examines the adoption of GASB 34 in local governments where the state government does not mandate GAAPcompliant financial reporting. The findings …
A predictive model of fiscal distress in local governments
This paper investigates the financial risk factors associated with fiscal distress in local governments. We hypothesize that fiscal distress is positively correlated with revenue concentration and debt usage, while negatively correlated with administrative costs and entity resources. The regression model results in a prediction of the likelihood of fiscal distress, which correctly classifies up to 91% of the sample as fiscally distressed or not. …
Bowden v. Caldor: A Case Study of the Intersection of Racial Animus and Private Security Misconduct
Using the facts of the Bowden v. Caldorlawsuit in which Bowden alleges the intentional infliction of emotional distress, defamation, false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, and wrongful discharge against his employer, this paper explores the mistreatment at the hands of private security officers and store personnel. This exploration is important because it discusses several issues such as: (1) the racially influenced misconduct of private secu…
An empirical assessment of employee theft lawsuits involving allegations of employer misconduct
An empirical assessment of employee theft lawsuits involving allegations of employer misconduct
Bowden v. Caldor: A Case Study of the Intersection of Racial Animus and Private Security Misconduct
Using the facts of the Bowden v. Caldorlawsuit in which Bowden alleges the intentional infliction of emotional distress, defamation, false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, and wrongful discharge against his employer, this paper explores the mistreatment at the hands of private security officers and store personnel. This exploration is important because it discusses several issues such as: (1) the racially influenced misconduct of private secu…
A predictive model of fiscal distress in local governments
This paper investigates the financial risk factors associated with fiscal distress in local governments. We hypothesize that fiscal distress is positively correlated with revenue concentration and debt usage, while negatively correlated with administrative costs and entity resources. The regression model results in a prediction of the likelihood of fiscal distress, which correctly classifies up to 91% of the sample as fiscally distressed or not. …
The Adoption Of Gasb 34 In Small, Rural, Local Governments
In June 1999, the Government Accounting Standards Board issued Government Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 34 - Basic Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis for State and Local Governments (GASB 34) to improve the transparency and accountability of governments. This study examines the adoption of GASB 34 in local governments where the state government does not mandate GAAPcompliant financial reporting. The findings …
Predicting fiscal distress in special district governments
This paper uses survival analysis to investigate fiscal distress in special district governments. We hypothesize that fiscal distress is positively correlated with revenue concentration and debt usage, and negatively correlated with organizational slack and entity resources. Our model addresses differences in district functions, financing and legislation. Our regression model predicts the likelihood of fiscal distress and correctly classifies 93.…
Business (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Finance (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Credit Risk and Financial Regulations (2 works) · Criminology (2 works) · Debt (2 works) · Distress (2 works) · Economics (2 works) · Financial distress (2 works)