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Course Description

Reduce waste by understanding key concepts that affect budget and appropriations
Keep your agency up-to-date with recent changes in pertinent legislation
Discuss practical solutions to advance your organization in the fields of performance management and performance budgeting
Better understand the appropriations process and appropriations law

Credits

CPE Credits: 12
Delivery Method: Group-live
Program Level: Basic
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Length: 2 Days
Tuition: $599

Course Availability

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P937 November 17-18, 2011 | Washington, DC

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Course Agenda

MODULE 1

Understand Key Aspects of the Federal Budget

Learn the history and background behind the Federal Budget
Review the pertinent terms and concepts that are essential to all Federal employees

MODULE 2

Navigate the Federal Budget Process

Follow the path that the budget takes through the different agencies and legislative bodies
Understand the interaction between key agencies and personnel during the budget process

MODULE 3

Assess Current Federal Budget Issues for Improved Knowledge and Understanding

Find out what role the budget deficit plays in the Federal budget
Discuss the importance of the debt limit in the scope of budgeting

MODULE 4

Gather Information on Organizational Budgets and the Federal Budget for Enhanced Performance

Understand the relationship between organizational and Federal budgets
Discover where your agency budget fits in the big picture

MODULE 5

Discuss Pertinent Performance Management Legislation to Maximize Results in your Agency

Develop knowledge of what role GPRA plays in your organization
Better ascertain the linkage between performance management and your organizations budget

MODULE 6

Harness Practical Knowledge of Performance Linked Budgeting to Improve your Managerial Decisions

Discover relevant legislation and statutes that govern and guide effective decision making and operational actions
Discuss the concept of performance linked budgeting and how it links to performance management and measurement

MODULE 7

Understand Essential Concepts behind Appropriation

Review the history and details of the Congressional budget process
Discover the processes through which appropriations are made
Differentiate the different types of appropriations

MODULE 8

Examine the Availability of Appropriations

Discern factors that limit availability, such as time and permanence
Better understand the different durations of appropriations

MODULE 9

Find Out How Appropriation affects Different Federal Agencies

Learn of the key agencies that factor into the appropriation process
Discern where your agency fi ts in the process