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The complexity and uniqueness of the federal government make it difficult to conduct a meaningful analysis of its financial condition. However, conducting a financial statement analysis does provide a better understanding of the federal government. To assist in the financial statement analysis, use Illustration 172 and Illustration 173 along with the following excerpts from the 2019 Financial Report of the United States Government. (Hint: When using revenues or net costs, use the consolidated amounts, which are adjusted for intra-entity activity.)
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Statements of Changes in Cash Balance from Budget and Other Activities
For the Years Ended September 30, 2019, and 2018
(In billions of dollars)
2019
Reclass 2018
Cash flow from budget activities
Total budget receipts
3,462.2
3,328.7
Total budget outlays
(4,446.6
)
(4,107.7
)
Budget deficit
(984.4
)
(779.0
)
Adjustments for non-cash outlays included in the budget
Non-cash flow amounts in the budget related to federal debt securities
Accrued interest
305.5
268.5
Net amortization
65.7
41.9
Other
(33.3
)
1.1
Subtotal - adjustments for non-cash flow amounts in the budget related to federal debt securities
337.9
311.5
Non-cash flow amounts in the budget related to loan financing account activity
Subtotal - adjustments for non-cash flow amounts in the budget related to loan financing account activity
(11.2
)
(35.7
)
Total of adjustments for non-cash outlays included in the budget
326.7
275.8
Cash flow from activities not included in the budget
Cash flow from non-budget activities related to federal debt securities
Interest paid
(305.7
)
(260.4
)
Subtotal - cash flow from non-budget activities related to federal debt securities
(305.7
)
(260.4
)
Cash flow from non-budget activities related to loan financing account activity
Loan disbursements/default payments
(214.3
)
(194.9
)
Fees
24.5
25.0
Principal & interest repayments
125.9
117.7
Other collections on defaulted loans receivable and sale of foreclosed property
4.5
5.7
Other loan financing account activities
-
0.6
Subtotal - cash flow from non-budget activities related to loan financing account activity
(59.4
)
(45.9
)
Cash flow from financing federal debt securities
Borrowings
11,813.4
10,080.1
Repayments
(10,732.1
)
(8,993.5
)
Discount/premium
(60.4
)
(54.7
)
Subtotal - cash flow from financing federal debt securities
1,020.9
1,031.9
Total cash flow from activities not included in the budget
655.8
725.6
Other
Total other
19.0
13.9
Change in cash and other monetary assets balance
17.1
236.3
Beginning cash and other monetary assets balance
507.5
271.2
Ending cash and other monetary assets balance
524.6
507.5
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net
As of September 30, 2019, and 2018
(In billions of dollars)
Cost
Accumulated Depreciation/ Amortization
Net
Cost
Accumulated Depreciation/ Amortization
Net
2019
2018
Buildings, structures, and facilities
775.8
469.7
306.1
728.4
431.1
297.3
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment
1,387.5
809.5
578.0
1,363.9
782.7
581.2
Construction in progress
171.6
N/A
171.6
159.5
N/A
159.5
Internal use software
51.5
32.1
19.4
49.4
30.8
18.6
Land
21.7
N/A
21.7
21.5
N/A
21.5
Other property, plant, and equipment
31.7
21.6
10.1
38.0
25.6
12.4
Total property, plant, and equipment
2,439.8
1,332.9
1,106.9
2,360.7
1,270.2
1,090.5
Required
To provide an indication of the government's financial capability, answer the following:
(1)What percentage of total revenues comes from individual income taxes and withholdings? (2)What is the debt service as calculated by the ratio of principal and interest payments on debt held by the public to total revenue?
To provide an indication of the governments financial performance, answer the following:
(1)What is interperiod equity, as calculated by the ratio of revenue to net costs?
To provide an indication of the governments financial position, answer the following:
(1)What is the ratio of nondedicated collections funds to total revenue? (2)What is the quick ratio (use known current liabilities in the calculation)? (3)What is the capital asset condition as calculated by the ratio of accumulated depreciation to the cost of depreciable capital assets?
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