Evaluate trends of revenue sources and balances (funds, surpluses, deficits) and how they impact the governments budget.

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 governments distribution of income. Develop an analysis including the following:

Evaluate trends of revenue sources and balances (funds, surpluses, deficits) and how they impact the governments budget.
Evaluate ethical practices of financial policy on taxes, fees, and charges.
Assess internal/external opportunities and challenges of revenue sources.