Policy Memo
Identify a local (city or county) or state government or non-profit of their choosing, and prepare a 5-page policy memo addressed to the head of that government (i.e., mayor, commission chair, or governor) that describes one government financed program within the state or local government.
Use the same organization in your module 6 memo assignment, so make sure that you can find three years of budget data for your organization.
The memo must include all of the below elements:
Organizational Structure
Profile & Economic Conditions/Outlook
Fiscal Policies
Budget Calendar
Goals and Objectives
Trends/Forecast
When you are discussing the above areas, you must provide context for each category to ensure understanding about the issue (using historical information, data, current status, options for moving forward and explaining the challenges and opportunities/benefits for each option). Just because you are writing the memo to the executive, does not mean the executive is fully aware of all the details as you are. So … fully explain.
When you choose your level of government, you can go to that government’s website and seek information regarding the structure, budget, goals, strategic plan, and other information that will benefit this assignment.
Ensure to use in-text citations and have a reference page. Use APA Style Guide as a reference.
