Students are required to complete an in-depth analysis of three (3) fiscal issues adversely affecting a local government (city or county) in California. Each student must adhere to the policy paper format which is available on Blackboard. Your Fiscal Policy Analysis Paper must address the following:
Fiscal Policy Research Paper (20%)

Discuss three prevailing fiscal issues affecting the city/county
Develop one initiative or proposal to address each of the fiscal issues you perceive to be affecting
the city/county

Discuss the financial conditions present in the city/county you identify
Explain the tools you used to assess the current financial condition

Discuss how federal and, or state fiscal policies affect the issues raised
Each research paper is required to be 12-15 pages, follow APA Style formatting and include a reference/works cited page. The research paper is due on Monday, December 5th by 11:59 PM. No late papers will be accepted.

Below is a template you may follow when writing/developing your fiscal policy paper: