Introduction to Governmental Budgeting

The introduction to governmental budgeting course is an overview of the typical timeline and process a government uses when creating their annual budget. Topics covered include, the basics of governmental budgeting, establishing priorities for the budget, the common steps and timeline of the budget process, what, when and how we should be monitoring the budget throughout the year, and how long-term budgets fit in with the annual budget process.

Upon completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Recall the basics of governmental budgeting and the development of the budget priorities
• Recognize the steps involved in creating the annual government budget
• Identify what, when, and how to monitor the budget throughout the year
• Recognize the importance of long-term budgeting for a government and communicating the budget message