Provide a brief description of a government or non-profit organization within the United States with which you are familiar within your state. Then, explain how you might apply at least two basic finance and/or budgeting concepts or theories to the organization. Be sure to provide brief descriptions of each concept or theory and specific examples of how you might apply them. (See example attached)

Provide a brief description of a government or non-profit organization within the United States with which you are familiar within your state. Then, explain how you might apply at least two basic finance and/or budgeting concepts or theories to the organization. Be sure to provide brief descriptions of each concept or theory and specific examples of how you might apply them.

(See example attached)

Readings
Mikesell, J. L. (2014). Fiscal administration: Analysis and applications for the public sector (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Wadsworth. Preface (pp. viiix)
Chapter 1, "Fundamental Principles of Public Finance" (pp. 134)
Chapter 3, "Federal Budget Structures and Institutions (pp. 90143)
Chapter 4, State and Local Budgets (pp. 152173)

Becker-Medina, E. (2013). Annual survey of public pensions: State- and locally-administered defined benefit data summary report: 2011. Retrieved http://www2.census.gov/govs/retire/2011summaryreport.pdf
Chantrill, C. (2014). Government spending in the US. Retrieved from http://www.usgovernmentspending.com/local_spending_2010USrn