three part exercise

Part 1

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

Part 2

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: 

· Evaluate goals and priorities of the local government goods and services. 

· Assess internal and external challenges for providing goods and services. 

· Evaluate budget stabilization measures. 

· Provide recommendations. 

Your report should consist of no less than two pages, APA format

Part 3

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: 

· Privatization efforts that have been made as well as recommendations for possible privatization efforts or partnerships with private and nonprofit companies/organizations 

· An analysis of financial policy trends towards alternative taxes 

· An analysis of relevant state and federal tax policies (or related legislation) that could affect revenue streams or outlays 

Your report should consist of no less than two pages APA format.