This written assignment requirement is for an examination of the topic below, submitted in APA format. It is expected that, based on the nature of this topic, that a concise yet thorough analysis will take between 8-10 pages of text, in addition to your cover page, abstract, and reference page. A total of 2 external scholarly sources, aside from your required readings, must be cited in support of your position.
Analyzing a Budget
This assignment involves learning to analyze the information in a public budget. You are to generally describe what the agency is spending its budget on and where it is getting its revenue. Using the same budget from assignment 4.2 (attached to this assignment) answer the following questions as best you can.
NOTE: You may find it useful to compare two consecutive budgets from the same agency in order to determine what, if any, changes have been made.
How is budgeting at this level of government different from other levels of government? (review textbook Chapter 1 Budgeting for Public Managers by John Swain and BJ Reed)
What are the fiscal challenges facing this agency?
Is the agency generating sufficient revenue?
Does the agency’s budget contain clear policy direction?
Is it evident from the budget: what the mission of this agency is?
This written assignment requirement is for an examination of the topic below, submitted in APA format. It is expected that, based on the nature of this topic, that a concise yet thorough analysis will take between 8-10 pages of text, in addition to your cover page, abstract, and reference page. A total of 2 external scholarly sources, aside from your required readings, must be cited in support of your position.
Analyzing a Budget
This assignment involves learning to analyze the information in a public budget. You are to generally describe what the agency is spending its budget on and where it is getting its revenue. Using the same budget from assignment 4.2 (attached to this assignment) answer the following questions as best you can.
NOTE: You may find it useful to compare two consecutive budgets from the same agency in order to determine what, if any, changes have been made.
How is budgeting at this level of government different from other levels of government? (review textbook Chapter 1 Budgeting for Public Managers by John Swain and BJ Reed)
What are the fiscal challenges facing this agency?
Is the agency generating sufficient revenue?
Does the agency’s budget contain clear policy direction?
Is it evident from the budget: what the mission of this agency is?
What major programs are carried out by this agency? Examine the programs and objectives of the agency as indicated by its expenditures.
Is money being spent in such a way as to accomplish the objectives of the agency?
Does this agency have a capital budget? If so, what projects are being pursued?
What additional information would you like to see in order to analyze this agency’s budget?
Be sure to include all internet addresses in your reference list. You may include attachments as you see appropriate.
Is money being spent in such a way as to accomplish the objectives of the agency?
Does this agency have a capital budget? If so, what projects are being pursued?
What additional information would you like to see in order to analyze this agency’s budget?
Be sure to include all internet addresses in your reference list. You may include attachments as you see appropriate.
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