Phoenix TS

Federal Budgeting for Non-Budgeting Personnel Training

This training is ideal for government employees dealing with the process or effects of federal budgeting. It will also provide government employees who wish to become more involved in the federal budget process with the knowledge and skills to do so.

Course Overview

This 3-day, instructor-led course covers the following topics:

Common budget terms and use them appropriately
Key characteristics of object class budgets and program budgets
Constructing an operating budget
Valuable techniques for estimating costs
Estimating staff salaries, travel and contract costs with confidence

Pricing

$1,050

Schedule

Currently, there are no public classes scheduled. Please contact a Phoenix TS Training Consultant to discuss hosting a private class at 240-667-7757.

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Course Objectives

After completing this course, students will understand the following Federal budget concepts:

The President’s budget submission
Framework
Timetable
Budget resolution
Budget reconciliation
The ‘Byrd Rule’
Appropriations
Budget execution

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Course Outline

Fundamentals

Purpose of a Federal Budget
Need for Budget at the Operating Level
History of Federal Budget Development
Budget Decision Making
Phases of Budgeting (Budget Cycle)
Preparation and Execution of Federal Budget
Flow of Appropriated Funds
Sources of Program Funds
Management Flexibility in Use of Funds
Accounting Concepts for Budgeting
Events in the Budget Cycle

Building the Operating Budget

Goals and Objectives
Object Classifications
Determining Personnel Costs
Types of Costs
Financial Planning
Justification

Course Wrap-Up

Anti-Deficiency Act 1955
Mid Year Reviews
Review of Budget Concepts

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