PAD 505 assignment 4

Assignment 4: Implementing the Budget

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Refer the Scenario for Assignments 1–e 5. Prepare a variance report for the selected agency. Refer to Table 8.4 in Chapter 8 (page 133).

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper (does not include the Title or Reference pages) addressing the criteria below. (Note: Change the title of the report to reflect the selected agency’s name and the years to 2013-2014.)

1. Find the variances for both the revenue and expenditures sides and then discuss two to three (2-3) problematic areas for the agency. Provide the results of the variances in a table (Excel or Word).

2. Recommend two (2) policy actions for each problematic area discussed in criterion 1. Justify the recommendations.

Implementing the Budget

Write your introduction here. It should be 1 to 2 good paragraphs that introduce the reader to your topic and it should explain in detail what your paper will be discussing. Much of your introduction may be taken from the assignment itself (in your own words). Remember, this document is just a template. You will want to review the assignment AND rubric for full details and you will need to update the Title Page/Page Header. Finally, please ask me any questions about this assignment.

Variances

Find the variances for both the revenue and expenditures sides. Provide the results of the variances in a table and insert here.

Problematic Area 1

Discuss a problematic area for the agency

Problematic Area 2

Discuss a problematic area for the agency

Problematic Area 3

Discuss a problematic area for the agency

Justify the Recommendation

Introduce this section

Recommendation 1

Recommend a policy action for each problematic area discussed in criterion 1 (from the above Variances section). Justify the recommendation.

Recommendation 2

Recommend a policy action for each problematic area discussed in criterion 1 (from the above Variances section). Justify the recommendation.

Conclusion

Your conclusion is essentially the opposite of your introduction – explain what was discussed in your paper, highlight important aspects, provide summary remarks, include observations, etc. Wow…we are on page 3 already (not including the Title Page). So, all you need to do is delete the paragraphs above (Keep the Headers), complete each section, complete the Title Page

References

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

•Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

•Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

•Recommend appropriate policy actions based on the evaluation.

•Evaluate a budgeting system at any governmental level.

•Analyze the scope and sequence of budgeting in terms of sources of revenues, purpose of government expenditures, budget cycles, budget preparation, and debt administration.

•Analyze the requirements for implementing a budget.

•Develop various budget charts that represent segments of the budgeting process.

•Write clearly and concisely about public budgeting and finance using proper writing mechanics.