A city starts a solid waste landfill during 2010. When the landfill was opened the city estimated that it would fill to capacity within 5 years and that the cost to cover the facility would be $1.5 million which will not be paid until the facility is closed. At the end of 2010, the facility was 20% full, and at the end of 2011 the facility was 45% full. If the landfill is judged to be a governmental fund, what liability is reported on the fund financial statements at the end of 2011?

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The Answer of A city starts a solid waste landfill during 2010. When the landfill was opened the city estimated that it would fill to capacity within 5 years and that the cost to cover the facility would be $1.5 million which will not be paid until the facility is closed. At the end of 2010, the facility was 20% full, and at the end of 2011 the facility was 45% full. If the landfill is judged to be a governmental fund, what liability is reported on the fund financial statements at the end of 2011?

A City Starts a Solid Waste Landfill During 2010