Public Finance and Budgeting

Part I  This assignment is the first of a three-part process. Parts II and III  will be completed in Units VII and VIII respectively.  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.