[Verse 1] Three levels of government, each with their own way Federal up top with the broadest display Provincial in the middle, managing their zone Local governments serving communities they've known Each entity type has rules they must follow Reporting requirements they can't bend or swallow [Chorus] F-P-L, Federal Provincial Local Each level serves a different focal Users need info, they're seeking the facts Transparency matters, accountability acts F-P-L, know your reporting call Government statements must serve them all [Verse 2] Federal government with the widest scope Public accounts that help citizens cope Understanding spending on a national scale Defense and transfers, the fiscal detail Provincial governments bridge the gap between Federal mandates and local scene [Chorus] F-P-L, Federal Provincial Local Each level serves a different focal Users need info, they're seeking the facts Transparency matters, accountability acts F-P-L, know your reporting call Government statements must serve them all [Verse 3] Local governments closest to the ground Municipal services where needs are found Property taxes and development fees Water and waste, whatever the community sees Each level's statements tell their story Financial position and operational glory [Bridge] Who are the users seeking this data? Citizens, councils, and legislators Creditors, donors, and oversight boards Media analysts spreading the words Each user group has different needs Information that helps their decision deeds [Chorus] F-P-L, Federal Provincial Local Each level serves a different focal Users need info, they're seeking the facts Transparency matters, accountability acts F-P-L, know your reporting call Government statements must serve them all [Outro] From Parliament Hill to city hall Financial reporting connects them all Government entities, users unite Transparent reporting brings truth to light
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