Financial Reports for State and Local Governments Are Well Suited

question 3

Multiple Choice

Financial reports for state and local governments are well suited for all the following EXCEPT?

• A) Assessing financial condition and results of operations.
• B) Comparing actual results with the legally adopted budget.
• C) Measuring the effectiveness of government services such as police and fire protection.
• D) Assisting in determining compliance with finance-related laws and regulations.

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Definitions:

Fair Labor Standards Act

U.S. legislation that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay eligibility, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the federal, state, and local governments, as well as in the private sector.

EPA

Stands for Environmental Protection Agency, a U.S. government agency tasked with protecting human health and the environment through regulations and enforcement.

Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act

U.S. legislation aimed at safeguarding the rights of migrant and seasonal farm workers by establishing employment standards and worker protections.

Workers Rights Consortium

An independent labor rights monitoring organization that focuses on protecting and advancing the rights of workers globally, particularly in the apparel industry.