ASSIGNMENT
Access the Fiscal Year 2011 Illinois State Budget.
Thoroughly review the budget components; specifically the budget summary section.
Complete an analysis of the budget by answering the following questions:
1. Does the state have money in reserve?
2. Does the state have a surplus or a deficit?
3. Are revenues growing? If so, by how much?
4. How fast are expenditures growing and in what areas?
5. How do budgeted amounts compare to actual spending and revenues?
Your analysis should be at least 250 to 500 words in length and should also include an analysis of the state's revenues, expenditures, and priorities by applying your understanding of the course learning objectives.
Instructors will be using a rubric to grade this assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length
Illinois State Budget- Governor Pat Quinn: Fiscal Year 2011, July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011.