Scenario: A city ordinance provides that “no money shall be spent for any purpose without the prior approval of the city council.” In approving the budget for the year, the council had authorized spending $1,300,000 for road maintenance. Late in the year, after the city had spent virtually the entire $1,300,000, a major storm washed out portions of several roads leading to the elementary school. The school was inaccessible, and the mayor wanted to enter into an emergency contract to repair the roads. City engineers estimated that the cost of the repairs would be about $350,000. If the city entered into such a contract, the total amount spent on road maintenance for the year would be higher than the amount authorized. Recognizing the need for prompt action, the mayor immediately entered into the contract without seeking prior city council approval. What are the legal, financial, and accounting systems implications of this scenario?

At the HWENTIA METROPOLITAN ASSEMBLY, a resolution was passed in line with the provisions of chapter 13 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana. During the meeting to pass the resolution, the Lord Mayor, Hon. Alhaji Prekese reiterated that “no money shall be spent for any purpose without the prior approval of the local assembly.” In approving the budget for the year, the Assembly had authorized spending of GHS 1,300,000 for road maintenance. Later in the year, after the Assembly had spent virtually the entire budgeted amount, a major storm washed out portions of several roads leading to one of the Local Authority Schools- Offinso Kokoti Local Authority Middle School (OKLAMS). The school was inaccessible, and the Lord Mayor wanted to enter into an emergency contract to repair the roads. City engineers estimated that the cost of the repairs would be about GHS 350,000. If the assembly entered into such a contract, the total amount spent on road maintenance for the year would be greater than the…

IS IT PART OF THE COUNTY? Harland County is in a financially distressed area within the state of Missouri. In hopes of enticing business to the county, the state legislature appropriates $3 million to start an industrial development commission. The federal government provides an additional $1 million. The state appoints 15 individuals to a board to oversee the operations of this commission. Harland County officials name five additional members. The commission begins operations by raising funds from local citizens and businesses. Over the past 12 months, it received $700,000 in donations and pledges. The county provides clerical assistance and allows the commission to use one wing of a county office building for its headquarters. The Harland County government must approve the commission's annual operating budget. The county will also cover any deficits that might occur.During the current period, the commission spent $2.4 million and achieves notable success. Several large companies…

City X purchased $6,000 of new computers during the year from the general fund. Which of the following statements is correct about how this would be recorded? The fixed assets in the government wide financial statements would not increase. The fixed asset accounts in the government wide financial statements would increase $6,000 There are no long term fixed assets in governmental accounting. O The fixed asset accounts in the governmental fund statements would increase $6,000