Budget Analysis

Course ID: 340                         Course Length: 2 day(s)

Overview:

Learn the basic techniques to identify budget data as related to federal budget formulation and federal budget execution. You will be required to identify budget data from various sources, analyze the data for accuracy and compliance, and make budget projections accordingly. These topics will be addressed through lectures, case studies, and exercises. This two-day workshop is invaluable for budget clerks and anyone who does budget analysis, financial analysis, or accounting analysis, as well as for others who need to develop analytical skills.

Objectives:
At the end of the workshop participants should be able to:

• Understand the phases of the federal budget cycle
• Analyze data for accuracy and compliance
• Make sound projections for budget submission and execution
• Recommend methods for program performance

Topics:

• The major steps in the budget process
• Evaluating government programs
• Determining analysis approach
• Budget projections by analysis

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