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Readings:
1. Smith &
Lynch
a.
Chapters Eight through Ten
2. Best
Practices in Public Budgeting
a.
Principle III (Develop Budge, Elements eight through ten)
Course Assignments:
1. Answer the
following Discussion Questions (refer to expanded course
assignment descriptions for further information on the format for answering):
a.
Compare and contrast revenue bonds, general obligation bonds,
short-term borrowing and creative financing?
b.
Compare and contrast the differences between sales tax, property tax
and income tax.
c.
The proper funding of public pensions has budgetary implications.
What are the concepts behind pension funds, the policy issues
related to pensions, and the budgetary implications of pension funds?
2. Compare and
contrast two of the Best Practices from Principle Three (refer
to expanded course assignment descriptions for further information)
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