Assignment
Part I
Using your favorite search engine, select a local government budget that has not filed a petition for bankruptcy. Evaluate the past three years of the selected government's distribution of income. Develop an analysis including the following:
1. Evaluate trends of revenue sources and balances (funds, surpluses, deficits) and how they impact the government's budget.
2. Evaluate ethical practices of financial policy on taxes, fees, and charges.
3. Assess internal/external opportunities and challenges of revenue sources.
Part II
Multi-year Budget Evaluation
This assignment is the second of a three-part process..
Using the same selected government budget from Part I in the previous unit, evaluate the past three years' allocation of public goods. Develop an analysis including the following:
1. Evaluate goals and priorities of the local government goods and services.
2. Assess internal and external challenges for providing goods and services.
3. Evaluate budget stabilization measures.
4. Provide recommendations.
Part III
Using the same selected government budget from Parts I and II in the previous units, expand upon your previous works in discussing the following areas:
1. Privatization efforts that have been made as well as recommendations for possible privatization efforts or partnerships with private and nonprofit companies/organizations
2. An analysis of financial policy trends towards alternative taxes
3. An analysis of relevant state and federal tax policies (or related legislation) that could affect revenue streams or outlays
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.