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Think about ways in which a public organization could diversify its tax mix.
Consider the following scenario for use in this Application:
The City of Swobodaville, a city in the lower Midwestern states, has not analyzed its tax base for a number of years. A new mayor, elected on a fiscally conservative platform, orders the city manager to conduct such an analysis. The mayor argues that the real tax base has declined in the previous five years. Part of the analysis shows a recent, although small, trend of businesses leaving the city for the suburbs. At the same time, the population is aging. The number of retirees has increased noticeably, but not significantly, in recent years. The analysis reveals that the real tax base has declined slightly in three of the previous five years and increased slightly in the other two years. It also shows that the tax collection rate has fallen off from 95 percent to 93 percent. The city analyzes its position with comparator cities. The following is discovered:
Type of Tax
Personal Income: Comparator: 11%; Swobodaville: 14%
Corporate Income: Comparator: 7%; Swobodaville: 6%
Sales Tax: Comparator: 39%; Swobodaville: 36%
Property Tax: Comparator: 38%; Swobodaville: 36%
Other Taxes/Fees: Comparator: 5%; Swobodaville: 8%
Analyze the tax mix of Swobodaville. In your analysis
Explain whether the different tax types represent a good mix of revenue for the city.
Describe any actions the city should take regarding its tax base.
Explain what else you would need to know to conduct a more complete analysis of the tax mix situation in Swobodaville.
Resources
Course Text:Fiscal Administration: Analysis and Applicationsfor the Public Sector
Chapter 7, "Taxation: Criteria for Evaluating Revenue Options" (pp XXXXXXXXXX)
Chapter 8, "Major Tax Structures: Income Taxes" (pp XXXXXXXXXX)
Chapter 9, "Major Tax Structures: Taxes on Goods and Services" (pp XXXXXXXXXX)
Chapter 10, "Major Tax Structures: Property Taxes" (pp XXXXXXXXXX)
Media
Course Media:Finance and Budgeting for the Public Sector
"Budget Management Functions: Revenue" with Jacqueline Byers (approximately 8 minutes)

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2 Strategic Issues Identification in LNP 
Strategic Issues Identification in LNP 
Liberia National Police or LNP is going through a transformation process since 2003, 
thanks to the support of the UN and the U.S. They are inclined to establish a 
trustworthy, effective, and transparent security sector. UNMIL has been training LNP to 
give security and stability throughout the country. UNMIL has trained officers for 
emergency situations, criminal investigation, protection of children and women, and 
management. Stressing the need of women empowerment, they have trained and 
recruited female officers, increasing their stake in LNP by 17%, and they are well on the 
course to take it to 20% by the end of 2013 (Lazuta, 2013).  
 Despite all the support LNP is getting, but it still lacks on many areas such as 
adequate equipment, efficient management, and community support. They still rely on 
international community for funding on transportation and communications equipment. 
The government needs to come forward to strengthen the relationship with civilians and 
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Additionally, the number of LNP staffs is still insufficient, with just 1 police officer per 
850 civilians. The Emergency Response Unit’s strength is just below the desire and 
planned strength, 321 instead of 500 officers. Insufficient resources clubbed with 
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the desired 8000 strength, if they continue with the current training levels (Better World 
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