The 48 recommendations of a state parliamentary committee report addressing local government funding has been welcomed by Baw Baw Shire mayor Danny Goss.

However, he said the key would be the government's response.
The Legislative Council economy and infrastructure committee tabled its report late last month addressing rate capping, grants, cost shifting, core services and the financial sustainability of councils.
Among the recommendations were a review of the rating system and the rate cap formula, increased untied funding for areas such as roads and that "growth funds" be considered for councils, such as Baw Baw, where there is rapid growth.
Also called for was an investigation into cost shifting from state and federal governments to local government.
Cr Goss said cost shifting was a major concern, especially in regard to kindergartens, employment of school crossing supervisors, and recreation reserves owned by the state government but for which it expected councils to pay to maintain. He said rate capping was a major concern with allowable rises lower than inflation every year since capping was introduced in 2016-2017.
Councils were also required to manage kindergarten enrolments and fit out kindergartens that were now classified as part of the formal education system, Cr Goss added.
He said school crossing supervision was a contentious issue with some councils saying they were "going to get out of their involvement."
The committee also called for reinstatement of a 50-50 split between state and local government on the cost of operating public libraries.
Chair Georgie Purcell said the inquiry found rising infrastructure and service delivery costs were outpacing the growth in grant funding with some councils already stopping or reducing services as a result.
She said the committee attempted to provide a balanced analysis of the issues and some ways forward.