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Financial Management and Budgeting Flashcards

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  1. A park agency is considering issuing General Obligation (GO) bonds for a new aquatic center. What backs GO bonds?

    Answer: The full faith and credit of the issuing government

    General Obligation bonds are backed by the issuing government's taxing power and full faith and credit, not the revenue of a specific project.

  2. Which financial statement shows a government's assets, liabilities, and net position at a specific point in time?

    Answer: Balance sheet (statement of net position)

    The balance sheet or statement of net position is a snapshot of financial position — assets minus liabilities — on a given date.

  3. A recreation manager notices that actual spending in the 'supplies' line item is 40% over budget at the midpoint of the fiscal year. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

    Answer: Conduct a variance analysis to identify the cause

    Variance analysis identifies whether the overrun stems from increased enrollment, price increases, or poor controls before deciding on corrective action.

  4. In the context of parks and recreation finance, what is a 'tiered pricing' strategy?

    Answer: Offering reduced fees for residents versus non-residents and further discounts for low-income participants

    Tiered pricing typically distinguishes resident/non-resident rates and includes income-based scholarships to balance access with cost recovery goals.

  5. What does the term 'fund balance' represent in governmental accounting?

    Answer: The difference between fund assets and fund liabilities

    Fund balance is the residual of assets over liabilities within a governmental fund, analogous to equity in the private sector.

  6. A parks department receives a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for park improvements in a low-income neighborhood. Which compliance requirement is most critical?

    Answer: Ensuring the project primarily benefits low-to-moderate income persons

    CDBG funds must primarily benefit low-to-moderate income individuals, which is the core national objective of the program.

  7. Which depreciation method allocates an equal expense amount each year over an asset's useful life?

    Answer: Straight-line method

    The straight-line method divides the asset's cost (minus salvage value) equally across its estimated useful life.