Band 8+: The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The table and charts provide information about the police budget in Berlin in 2017 and 2018. The table shows sources of funding, while pie charts illustrate the way the money was spent.

Overall, the funding for resources increased significantly, with local taxes experiencing the most notable growth. The expenditure patterns were similar in both years, with officers and staff receiving more allocation.

In 2017, the total budget amounted to 304.7m, this figure rose to 318.6m in 2018. The national government provided 175.5 m in 2017 and a slightly higher 177.8m in 2018. Local taxes represent the most significant increase, from 91.2m in 2017 to 102.3m in 2018. Other sources, such as grants, remained relatively stable and rose slightly by 0.5 million.

Turning to spending patterns, in both years, officer and staff salaries made up the highest proportion, with 75% in 2017 and 69% in 2018. Meanwhile, the outlay on technology doubled, increasing from 8% to 14%. Expenditure on buildings and transport remained relatively stable at 17%.