Assignment: Public Finance And Budgeting
This assignment is the first of a three-part process. 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: Evaluate trends of revenue sources and balances (funds, surpluses, deficits) and how they impact the government's budget. Evaluate ethical practices of financial policy on taxes, fees, and charges. Assess internal/external opportunities and challenges of revenue sources. Your report should consist of no less than two pages, and all sources utilized should be cited and referenced using APA style.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.