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In this assignment, you'll examine the importance of financial trend analysis, a tool for evaluating the financial health of a government entity. This analysis guides decision-makers in creating effective policies. Your task includes presenting and analyzing financial trends within a state, local, or nonprofit agency, identifying an area of concern revealed in the analysis, and crafting a policy statement to address that concern.
Review the Financial Trend Monitoring System in Chapter 7 of your textbook to aid in the research of the fiscal health of a state, local, or nonprofit agency. Note: A federal entity should not be used for this assignment. You may choose a new agency to analyze or use one of the agencies you investigated in the Week 5 or Week 7 assignment. For example, I previously analyzed the Georgia Department of Education.
Review the financial factors from Table 7.1 in your textbook titled, "Factors Affecting Financial Condition." Use 2 to 3 of those factors in your trend analysis of your chosen agency. Then, review the Essential Components of a Policy Statement to guide you in developing your policy response.
Paper For Above instruction
Please prepare a comprehensive 4-5-page paper that includes a cover page and a source list page. The paper should include the following sections:
Financial Factors Trend Analysis
Evaluate your selected financial factors by analyzing financial data from your chosen agency over the past five years. Present this analysis by creating a table or chart for each factor, clearly indicating the trend's direction (e.g., increasing, decreasing, stable). This visual presentation helps to identify patterns over time.
Financial Factors Data
Include only the tables and/or charts generated in the previous section. These visuals will serve as the foundation for your analysis and interpretation in the subsequent section.
Financial Factors Data Analysis
Provide a brief description and analysis of each table or chart. Discuss the observed trends over the last five years, emphasizing whether the financial indicators are improving, declining, or remaining stable. Identify one specific area of concern based on these trends that could impact the agency's financial health.
Managing Financial Factors with a Policy Statement
Develop a clear and actionable policy statement aimed at addressing the identified area of concern. This statement should outline specific strategies or initiatives that the agency could implement to improve or mitigate the financial risk. Use the Essential Components of a Policy Statement to ensure your policy addresses the who, what, why, and how.
Additionally, include an introductory paragraph at the beginning that contextualizes your trend analysis—explaining its importance and setting the stage. Conclude with a paragraph summarizing your key findings, insights gained, and the importance of ongoing financial monitoring.
Source List
Support your analysis with at least four credible sources formatted according to Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). These sources can include academic articles, government reports, or reputable financial publications. Proper citations should be integrated throughout your paper where applicable, and the source list should be included at the end.