Revised Criteria - Budget Document

Revised Criteria - Budget Document

Criteria includes both “primary questions” and “secondary questions.”  Primary questions are intended to apply to all (or almost all) governments and will be used to determine scores for completeness. Secondary questions are intended to provide additional guidance and options for communicating information.  Secondary questions may not apply to all governments and should only be included in budget communications if relevant to a particular targeted audience.  

Budget Questions

Is budget document accessible from the government’s website?
  • Can a user easily find the budget document through:  
  • - Search from website 
  • - Navigation links 

Is the budget document organized?
  • Does the budget contain a table of contents? 
  • Is the table of contents clear to the audience? 

Does the budget document provide a clear budget message that summarizes main themes?
  • Is the budget message prominently placed in the budget document? 

Does the budget document effectively use graphics and images?
  • Do graphs contain appropriate use of color? 
  • Is text formatted to draw attention to key messages? 
  • Are images appropriate, engaging, and easily understood? 

Does the budget document comply with accessibility standards?
  • Does the document comply with all applicable accessibility standards (federal/state/local/other) 

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