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26 SECTION 2 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND SCHOOL DISTRICT DATA Local government data includes information regarding expenditures required to provide County services and revenues received based on the approved Orange County budget for the fiscal year in which the project is considered for approval. All information derived from the approved budget remains constant throughout a fiscal year (July -June) and is changed only with the approval of a new budget. Local government revenue and expenditure information .is compiled on a per capita (per person) basis. Per capita ,figures are derived by dividing the total expenditures for a particular service function or revenue source by the estimated population of Orange County for the year in which the project is considered for approval. Populations estimates are prepared by the Planning Department Data inputs include the following: Budget Year. The current fiscal year, i.e., 1996 -97. Per Capita Revenues: The sources of revenue by major category are as follows:. Takes - Other Than Property: Revenues from taxes other than property taxes include those from sales and use taxes, franchise taxes, and animal taxes. Intergovernmental Aid: Revenues from this source, in the foram of categorical aid or shared -tax revenues, are provided through State and federal assistance programs. Service Charges: Service (or user) charges support numerous functions and are charged to those who voluntarily receive governmental services or use governmental facir'rties. Miscellaneous: Miscellaneous revenues include interest earnings- on investments, proceeds from license and permit fees, and all other revenues. Per Capita Expenditures: Expenditures by major category are as follows: General Government Services related to the legislative, administrative, financial, and legal functions of government Public_ Safety: Law enforcement services and emergency medical services. Public Works: Efforts related to the maintenance of County -owned property and the provision of sanitation (solid waste disposal) services. Human Services: Departments responsible for the provision of health, social, and recreation - related services.