Description
The federal budget process is a highly structured system carried out in three distinct phases (Budget Formulation, Congressional Action, and Budget Execution). In this brief but comprehensive course, explore the major phases and timing of the federal budget process; principal participants and their roles; current issues affecting budgetary decisions; and how the budget is reviewed and audited. This course contains practical case exercises that can be completed using Microsoft Excel. If available, please bring a laptop containing Excel software to class with you. If you do not have access to a laptop, or you do not have a basic knowledge of Excel, the exercises can be completed using a hand calculator.Duration
2 days
Level
FoundationalWho Should Attend?
Anyone who needs an overview of the federal budget process.Credits
1.2 CEU's, 16 CPE'sLearning Outcomes
Describe the phases of the federal budget process
Describe the roles of the President, Office of Management and Budget, federal agencies, the Congress, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Inspector General (IG), the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), and the Treasury Department in the budget process
Identify current issues that influence federal budgetary decisions
Recognize the impact of the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) and the GPRA Modernization Act (GPRAMA) on the budget process
Available Sessions
| Session Code | Start Date | End Date | Location | Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session Code BUDG7103-001 | Start Date Dec 11, 2024 9:00 AM EST | End Date Dec 12, 2024 5:00 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $959.00 |
Other Recommended Courses
- Congressional Budget Process (BUDG8175)
- Introduction to Federal Budgeting (BUDG7001)
- Budget Execution (BUDG7100)
- Budget Formulation (BUDG7101)
- Budget Justification and Presentation (BUDG7102)
