public budgeting 4

Write a 1,500 word paper in which you:

Explain how public budgeting is inherently political during the forecasting process.
Describe how politics can impact a public budget at the local, state, and federal levels.
Provide examples of a political issue that impacts a local government, a state government, and the federal government.
Identify steps taken to ensure ethical standards are applied while forecasting a budget.

Please, provide a minimum of five references and format the paper consistent with APA guidelines.