We perform a series of additional tests to verify that our results are robust. One possible driver of our multivariate results involves the definition of internal control weaknesses. To consider an absolute measure of internal control weaknesses, we also use a dependent variable designed to capture multiple instances of internal control weaknesses. In this specification, we performed a Poisson regression with the count of internal control weaknesses between 2001 and 2004 as the dependent variable (ranging from 0 to 4), and noted very similar results (untabulated) to those presented in Table 4. Additionally, we substitute revenue per capita in lieu of debt per capita to consider municipal wealth, and note results are consistent with those in Table 4.