September 22 - 25, 2008 Instructor: Frank Holmes Washington, DC $875 October 20 - 23, 2008 Instructor: Sharon Fratis Washington, DC $875 November 17 - 20, 2008 Instructor: Frank Holmes Washington, DC $875 December 1 - 4, 2008 Instructor: John Reifsnyder Virginia Beach, VA $875 December 8 - 11, 2008 Instructor: Christopher Odum Washington, DC $875 January 12 - 15, 2009 Instructor: Ronald Maccaroni Washington, DC $875 February 2 - 5, 2009 Instructor: Gary Aslett Washington, DC $875 February 23 - 26, 2009 Instructor: John Reifsnyder Virginia Beach, VA $875 March 9 - 12, 2009 Instructor: Thomas Barrett Washington, DC $875 March 16 - 19, 2009 Instructor: Thomas Parker Atlanta, GA $875 March 30 - April 2, 2009 Instructor: Roger Pollock Las Vegas, NV $875 April 13 - 16, 2009 Instructor: Ronald Maccaroni Washington, DC $875 April 28 - May 1, 2009 Instructor: R. Kerry Bowles Dallas, TX $875 May 5 - 8, 2009 Instructor: Robert Simon Chicago, IL $875 May 11 - 14, 2009 Instructor: Daniel Thurman San Francisco, CA $875 May 11 - 14, 2009 Instructor: Paul Dominick Washington, DC $875 May 18 - 21, 2009 Instructor: Christopher Odum Jacksonville, FL $875 June 2 - 5, 2009 Albuquerque, NM $875 June 9 - 12, 2009 Instructor: Frank Holmes Philadelphia, PA $875 June 22 - 25, 2009 Instructor: E. Steven Potts Washington, DC $875 July 13 - 16, 2009 Instructor: Sharon Fratis Washington, DC $875 July 21 - 24, 2009 Instructor: John Henchman Seattle, WA $875 July 28 - 31, 2009 Instructor: William Redmond, Jr. Kansas City, MO $875 August 4 - 7, 2009 Instructor: Daniel Thurman San Diego, CA $875 August 10 - 13, 2009 Instructor: John Reifsnyder Washington, DC $875 August 17 - 20, 2009 Instructor: R. Kerry Bowles Westminster, CO $875 September 8 - 11, 2009 Instructor: Samuel Adams Washington, DC $875 September 15 - 18, 2009 San Antonio, TX $875 September 21 - 24, 2009 Instructor: Ronald Maccaroni Washington, DC $875
Overview:
The organizational budget is the financial plan against which execution in the budget year is managed. This intermediate-level course teaches you the steps and strategies for executing a budget, including contingency plans, considerations for close-out, mid-year reviews and Antideficiency Act compliance. You learn how to avoid liability problems, adhere to OMB budget execution requirements, and understand the application of the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA).
This course is also part of the Certificate of Accomplishment in Financial Management .
Anyone who contributes to the budget execution process and needs to be aware of the principles, laws and procedures associated with proper budget execution. Level: Intermediate .
Introduction to Federal Budgeting (BUDG7001D) and Budget Formulation (BUDG7101D) or equivalent experience.
Identify key financial management legislation that shapes the budget execution process
Describe budget terms related to budget execution as contained in OMB Circular A-11 Develop annual performance plans, reports and measurement Modify a financial plan using practical tools and techniques Prepare allotment and sub-allotment advice Analyze productivity and evaluate year-to-date performance Track and control reimbursable work Manage year-end close-out and reporting requirements for your agency Avoid potential Antideficiency Act violations Explain how the budget execution process is affected in terms of legal availability of funds with respect to purpose, time and amount
Syllabus -- Budget Execution, BUDG7100D, Grad. School, USDA
Day one of four
Review basics of the federal budget process.
Review budget terminology and budget process.
Preparation and presentation of a budget briefing.
Review of Government Performance and Results Act
Performance measurement
Goals and Objectives
Day two of four
Preparation of an apportionment request input to higher headquarters based on new guidance.
Consideration of program priorities
Develop unfunded requirements list
Modification of a financial plan
Preparation of an allotment advice
Response to an unanticipated event.
Avoidance of Anti-deficiency Act violations
Day three of four
Program measurement: workload, efficiency, effectiveness, productivity improvement
Development of monthly reports, budget and FTE using Circular A-11 for reporting on budget execution and budgetary resources.
Organizational reporting and data display techniques
Modification of a financial plan based on emerging conditions
Preparation and presentation of a mid-year review
Day four of four
Managing reimbursable work
Revolving fund operations
Year end close out
Review of budget estimating techniques
Review cost concepts
Review procedures for computing FTEs
Review quiz; group discussion of current budget topics
