Go to the U.S. Census Bureau Website to review State and Local Government Financ

Go to the U.S. Census Bureau Website to review State and Local Government Finances located at http://www.census.gov/govs/estimate/. Download the two Excel spreadsheets under State & Local Summary Tables by Level of Government. Be prepared to discuss.DISCUSSION 1Presenting the Budget Please respond to the following: Assume you have been appointed as the new budget analyst for a federal agency. Propose two to three strategies for connecting performance indicators to the budget. Provide examples to support your response.DISCUSSION 2Writing Budget Justifications Please respond to the following: From the e-Activity provide three justifications for an increase to the four highest discretionary spending accounts. From the e-Activity provide three justifications for a decrease to the four highest discretionary spending accounts.