Analyze that local governments revenues and possible funding options for the chosen public policy.
Financing Government Operations The Final Paper will be 12 to 15 double-spaced pages.Focus of the Final PaperUtilizing a public policy of your choice from the local government where you reside, complete the following: Harris County Texas Government Analyze that local governments revenues and possible funding options for the chosen public policy. Additionally, utilizing the local governments annual budgeting documents and any other pertinent documents, incorporate the following into your paper: Describe restrictions that are (or could be) placed on those revenues.Evaluate how public policy decisions affect the receipt of revenues.Analyze the economic conditions that affect revenue projections.Recommend a revenue policy that aligns with community values. The Final Paper should focus on real-life, real-time applications of topics covered in this course, including the uses you have seen and the uses you can envision.Writing the Final PaperThe Final Paper:Must be 12 to 15 double-spaced pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center Any exhibits or appendices are also not counted in the paper length.Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.Must use at least five scholarly sources, in addition to the text.Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Writing Center. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style, which lists the scholarly sources you relied upon in constructing your paper.
Define the concept of payroll and state why payroll is important
*LM 2-Current Liabilities and Payroll (ACCT1105 Financial Accounting)Top of Form1. Explain your understanding of the followinga. Long-term liabilitiesb. Current liabilitiesc. Account payabled. Notes payable2. Define the concept of payroll and state why payroll is important3. Explain the following:a. Salaryb. Wagesc. Gross Payd. Net Paye. W 44. Explain the following:a. FICAb. FUTAc. SUTAd. Payroll Registere. Employee Earnings Records5. Explain the following the following Pension schemes:a. Defined Contribution Plan-Give one exampleb. Defined Benefit Plan-Give one exampleUnit 7 DB: The view points inward (ENG130 Literature & Composition)Yousafzai, Dickinson, and Ragab all incorporate unique perspectives in their words. In what perspective does the world see you? In what perspective do you see yourself? It is important for you to develop an honest and unique perspective of yourself as you continue your journey through school, and through career changes or advancements. Use this discussion board to gain some insight on how to present yourself to others. Initial Response:Choose one of the following interview questions from Indeed.com and respond to the question in two well-developed paragraphs (five or more sentences each). In your response be professional, academic, and honest. What motivates you?What are you passionate about?What makes you unique?What are your greatest strengths?In what areas would you like to improve?How would others describe you?Unit 7 Discussion: Flotation Costs (FIN201 Principles of Finance)Thinking about the definition of the term flotation costs, should we expect the flotation costs for debt to be significantly lower than those for equity? Why or why not? Please support your answer using supporting information from the chapters in this unit and the course. Unit 7 DB: Why is Data Validation Important? (CIS250 Advanced Excel)Read the article about Data Validation tips within Excel Murray, A. (2018, March 10). 11 Awesome examples of data validation. How to Excel.Why is data validation important?Pick one of the data validation tips:How does this tip validate the input data?
How is the population changing in Texas?
Select ONE of the following topics to answer for the Lesson Writing Assignment. The writing assignment should be a minimum of 500 words. You should find most of the information you need to complete the assignment in the chapter, but you are allowed to use outside sources as well (such as news articles or government websites). DO NOT simply copy the information word for word from your sources. If you use information directly from the textbook or another source, it should be cited and the properly formatted citation should be provided at the end of the assignment. All assignments will be analyzed with SafeAssign to identify possible plagiarism.1. Immigration in Texas, and write an essay that addresses the following questions:How is the population changing in Texas?What are some of the possible political implications of the changing population in Texas?After reading the You Decide passage, do you agree with Dan Patrick or Julian Castro? Should undocumented immigrants be given a pathway to citizenship or be sent back to their country of origin?What are the pros and cons of illegal immigration in regards to both the U.S. and Texas economies? Consider how illegal immigrants have positively or negatively affected the economy.Do you believe compromise is possible on immigration? Are the only two options deportations and amnesty? Is there a third option?What role should the state of Texas play in the immigration policy?2. write an essay that addresses the following questions:As compared to the US Constitution, why is the Texas Constitution so frequently amended?How does the turnout for elections dealing with constitutional amendments compare to turnout for presidential elections?Do you think the level of turnout influences the legitimacy of the amendments that are passed or rejected?Is Proposition 2 a violation of the equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution?Should Proposition 2 be deleted from the Texas Constitution? Why or why not?Must the state recognize same-sex marriages that have been licensed and performed lawfully in another state? If so, why? If not, why not?Do you believe that religious freedom gives people the right to deny their services for same-sex marriages? If so, why? If not, why not?3. write an essay that addresses the following questions:Has the evolving relationship between the federal government and the states changed for the better or worse? Why?How has Texas often responded to mandates from the federal government?With regards to voting rights, is this an area where the federal government should have more or less influence on the states?What is Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act?Does preclearance violate the Tenth Amendment and give the federal government too much power, or is it a necessary check on the states to make sure that minorities are not discriminated against?Texas argued that it is unconstitutional to impose preclearance unless a states racial discrimination was as bad as what existed in 1965. In 2013, then-Attorney General Gregg Abbott argued that voter discrimination is no longer a problem in Texas and consequently is exempt from federal oversight. Do you agree? If yes, why? If not, why not?What are two other areas where Texas is at odds with federal laws or mandates?
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper discussing the following: Key elements of conducting the investigation.
Read the The Case of the Vanishing Blonde article. You may also choose to locate and watch the video on the internet.Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper discussing the following:Key elements of conducting the investigation.Limitations of the private investigator.Liabilities identified through the steps taken by the investigator.Interaction with law enforcement.Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines.
investigate the distribution of foreign aid funds in a specific developing country and report the discrepancies or issues that have arisen from the distribution.
The Trouble with Aid Please respond to the following:Based on the lecture, Webtext materials and outside research done on a specific developing country, address the following:Please investigate the distribution of foreign aid funds in a specific developing country and report the discrepancies or issues that have arisen from the distribution. Consider these questions Have there been any formal accusations concerning the distribution of funds? Do the discrepancies point to some form of governmental corruption or these discrepancies point to some serious ineffectiveness in government? Could it be a combination of both?Here are some interesting websites for the weeks discussion:International Monetary Fundhttp://www.imf.org/external/index.htmCriticisms of the IMFAbout Reality Tours World Bankhttp://www.worldbank.org/Criticisms of the World Bankhttp://www.globalization101.org/why-is-the-world-bank-controversial/World Trade Organizationhttp://www.wto.org/Criticisms of the WTOAbout Reality Tours Internal Critics of the World Bank and the IMFhttps://www.globalpolicy.org/social-and-economic-policy/the-three-sisters-and-other-institutions/internal-critics-of-the-world-bank-and-the-imf.html
Describe the roles and responsibilities of the Executive Branch, Congress, and defense industry in Defense Acquisition, and where defense acquisition authority is derived.
Describe the roles and responsibilities of the Executive Branch, Congress, and defense industry in Defense Acquisition, and where defense acquisition authority is derived. For this paper, you will need to find an article in the library that relates to the roles and responsibilities of at least one branch of government where acquisition authority is derived. Write a two-page paper, plus the title page and a reference page. As always, read all the lesson notes before you start this assignment as new or current events may have been updated since the start of class. Writing Instructions (Please do read this): Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA (6th edition) style and formatting.Length of paper: typed, double-spaced pages with no less than a two-page paper.Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point. APA GUIDELINESUniversity of California Berkeley Library APA Style Citation http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/APAstyle.pdfPurdue University APA Formatting and Style Guide http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/#resourcenav RESEARCH and WRITINGAPUS Online Library Tutorial Centerhttp://www.apus.edu/Online-Library/tutorials/index.htm PLAGIARISMAvoiding accidental and intentional plagiarismhttp://www.plagiarism.org/ **Refer to the [assignment grading rubric] for details on how the assignment will be evaluated. Supporting Materials
identify and discuss three ways in which our nations political process could be changed to become more responsive to problems at home and abroad.
polling data show that we Americans are pretty much dissatisfied with the effectiveness of all institutions of government at the local, state and federal levels today. Experts suggest that the mass appeal of a Donald Trump or Senator Bernie Sanders has a good deal to do with their desire to make politicians and government more responsive to what voters want government to do.Your assignment is to identify and discuss three ways in which our nations political process could be changed to become more responsive to problems at home and abroad. Provide three brief but well-developed paragraphs, one paragraph for each of the three proposed changes, (1) explaining the problem that needs to be solved and (2) how this might be accomplished (elections, federal statute, constitutional amendment, etc.) An Internet search of The Constitutional Center www.constitutioncenter.org website and other similar webpages listed there may be helpful.
explain how you will evaluate and measure the success of the problem solution you intend to implement in the organization.
The purpose of this assignment is to explain how you will evaluate and measure the success of the problem solution you intend to implement in the organization.This solution evaluation process will be used to determine the potential success of your implemented solution. Success can be measured using both qualitative and quantitative methods, therefore it is important to determine which tools and metrics you will use to evaluate the data you have collected.In this assignment, you will use cost-benefit analysis to evaluate the financial outcomes of your solution. Create a data chart or graph to most effectively display the cost-benefit evaluation metrics that you will use to measure the success of your solution. Review the study material Cost Benefit Analysis Solution Evaluation Excel spreadsheet to assist you. Then, write 250-word explanation of the degree of confidence you have regarding the cost-benefit analysis and the assumptions you are required to make for cost, risk, benefits, and the financial outcome of your proposed solution. Include an explanation of how you will measure whether the solution is successful in addressing the problem and meeting the needs of the business, employees, and customers.This summary will be used as part of the Business Proposal Presentation in Topic 7 and within the Final Business Proposal in Topic 8. Evidence of revision from instructor feedback will be assessed on the final business proposal.Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
Create a game for classmates NOT students, in which you explain the difference between Guided Reading/Writing and the purpose of literary centers.
This is a two part activity. You can use outside sources for this assignment as well. Part 1:First, read Key Characteristics of Proficient Readers. Next, fill out the Differentiated Case Scenario sheet. Last, answer questions 1-4 for that assignment.Part 2:Create a game for classmates NOT students, in which you explain the difference between Guided Reading/Writing and the purpose of literary centers. You can use PowerPoint for the game.
Select a critical infrastructure from the list below and evaluate the impact that a cyber-attack could have on that system or service.
Catastrophic Cyberattack Select a critical infrastructure from the list below and evaluate the impact that a cyber-attack could have on that system or service.Telecommunication Water supply Health systems (hospitals) Transportation (rail) Explain the probable third and fourth order effects from the cyber-attack on the chosen critical infrastructure to include the effects on other critical infrastructure that may be affected by the initial cyber-attack.Cite at least two scholarly sources in addition to the course texts. The paper must be two to four pages in length and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least two scholarly sources in addition to the course textbooks to support your claims and subclaims. Cite your resources in text and on the reference page. For information regarding APA samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center, within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar.
