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The image presents the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in millions (m) with sources and expenditures. For 2017, sources are National Government: 175.5m, Local Taxes: 91.2m, Other sources (e.g., grants): 38m, Total: 304.7m. For 2018, sources are National Government: 177.8m, Local Taxes: 102.3m, Other sources (e.g., grants): 38m, Total: 318.6m. For expenditure in 2017, salaries (officers and staff) accounted for 75%, technology 17%, buildings and transport 8%. For 2018, salaries (officers and staff) accounted for 69%, technology 14%, buildings and transport 17%.

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The table illustrates information about the police budget in 2017 and 2018, while the pie chart shows how the money was spent in different categories.

Overall, it can be seen that the national government contributed the largest amount of money in both years, while other sources contributed the smallest amount of funding. Moreover, the police showed an increase in spending on technology, while salaries for officers and staff decreased at the end of the period shown.

In terms of the police budget, the national government budget accounted for 175.5m euros in 2017 and went up by 2.3m euros in 2018. Other sources showed the lowest figure, rising from 38m euros in 2017 and increasing to 38.5m euros in 2018. Local taxes showed a significant increase, rising from 91.2m euros in 2017 to 102.3 m euros in 2018. The total budget stood at 304,7m euros in 2017 and 318.6m euros in 2018.

Regarding the spending, buildings and transport remained stable at 17%, while spending on technology increased to 14% in 2018 from 8% in 2017. In addition, salaries for officers and staff fell from 75% to 69%

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budget: 4

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Task Response

The report covers the main requirements of the task and provides a clear overview. However, there are significant inaccuracies in the data reporting within the body paragraphs. Specifically, the trends for 'technology' and 'buildings and transport' are reported incorrectly (the report claims technology increased to 14% from 8%, whereas the data shows technology decreased and buildings/transport increased). While the overview correctly identifies the general trends, the specific details in the final paragraph contradict the visual information provided. To improve, ensure that the direction of change (increase vs. decrease) is accurately matched to the specific categories mentioned.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is well-organized with a clear introduction, a logical overview, and distinct body paragraphs for sources and expenditures. The use of cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'In terms of', and 'Regarding' helps guide the reader through the information. To reach a higher band, ensure that the transition between the description of sources and the description of expenditures is even more seamless, perhaps by using more sophisticated linking phrases.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and varied, with good use of verbs like 'accounted for', 'contributed', and 'stood at'. The report avoids repetitive language. To improve, you could incorporate more sophisticated synonyms for 'increase' and 'decrease' (e.g., 'marginal rise', 'substantial growth', or 'a downward trend') to demonstrate a higher level of lexical flexibility.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammatical control is excellent. The report uses a variety of complex structures accurately, and there are no noticeable errors in punctuation or syntax. The use of different tenses to describe past data is handled correctly. Maintaining this level of precision is key to achieving a top score.

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