While the focus of this webinar will be on the budget process criterion within the GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Awards program, an emphasis will be placed on improving all areas of communication, presentation, and process within the budget. This sixty minute course combines lecture, panel discussion, examples, and polling questions.

Who Will Benefit: CFO/Finance Director, Budget Manager, Budget Analyst

1. How to involve citizens, staff and council in the budget process
2. Design a budget calendar for both operating and capital, while being aware of legal and policy requirements
3. Utilize GFOA’s best practice on public engagement in the budget process
4. How to set up budget control and amendment policy