Answer:
a. Net change in fund = $70,000
b. See the attached excel file for the ledger.
Explanation:
a. The Budget for the General Fund can be prepared as follows:
City Council
Budget for the General Fund
For January 1, 2020
Details Amount ($)
Revenue:
Property tax and other revenue 11,150,000
Expenditure:
appropriations for expenditures (9,380,000)
Excess of revenue over expenditures 1,770,000
Other Financing Sources (Uses):
Transfer out (1,700,000)
Net change in fund 70,000
b. Note: See the attached excel file for the ledger.