Problem
Evaluate the financial positions of Midland, TX. You should provide a thorough analysis of the city. You should use the annual comprehensive annual financial report (ACFR) and budgets for the city. You should also examine various demographics, rankings, economics, etc. You should also address the transparency of the governmental unit.
Specifically, submit a report with a section for the financial analysis and general discussion of the city. Use your data analysis tools to provide visualizations, tables, etc. to convey your analysis. You should identify if the city is in the best financial position and identify the factors that formed the basis of your conclusion.
Some items to consider:
What are the priorities of the city based on their budget? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the city? Are there changing economic or demographic characteristics? What are the bond ratings? Be sure to include ratio analysis. Where/how do they generate their revenues? What types of taxes/rates do they impose?