Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that identifies, describes, and explains the following issues:
How governments pay for the maintenance of infrastructure and the services they provide, including
methods outside of taxation
How budgets within governmental relationships are created and monies are expended on projects
Methods of communication within intergovernmental relationships to address funding and fiscal
responsibility
Consider the following questions:
How do the "home rule" concerns and influences affect the financial administration of the project?
What organizational methods are used to improve the chances for success in attaining goals?
How do sound and responsible budget considerations positively relate to the intended project goals?
Why is it important to be able to secure funding from additional sources if programs go over budget?
Include the responsibilities of key players, such as the overall administrators, chief financial officers, and
any appropriate elected officials.