The City Created a Legally Separate Entity to Operate a County

question 4

Multiple Choice

The city created a legally separate entity to operate a county hospital. The city council appoints a voting majority of the board of the hospital. The city cannot impose its will on the hospital and there is no potential for a financial benefit or financial burden to the city. The county hospital would be a(n)

• A) Primary government.
• B) Component unit.
• C) Related organization.
• D) Affiliated organization.

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LIFO Method

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