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Budget Justification and Presentation

September 24 - 26, 2008 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM	Instructor: Sharon Fratis	Washington, DC	$725
November 17 - 19, 2008 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM	Instructor: Theodore Saunders	Washington, DC	$725
February 2 - 4, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM		Virginia Beach, VA	$725
March 11 - 13, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM	Instructor: E. Steven Potts	Washington, DC	$725
April 27 - 29, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM	Instructor: Sharon Fratis	Washington, DC	$725
June 10 - 12, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM	Instructor: Thomas Barrett	Washington, DC	$725
June 16 - 18, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM	Instructor: Daniel Thurman	San Diego, CA	$725
June 29 - July 1, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM		San Antonio, TX	$725
July 15 - 17, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM	Instructor: Robert Simon	Chicago, IL	$725
August 26 - 28, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM	Instructor: Sharon Fratis	Washington, DC	$725
September 23 - 25, 2009 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM	Instructor: E. Steven Potts	Washington, DC	$725

Overview:

Get a strong foundation in the principles of effective budget justification and presentation, focusing on analysis of budget submissions and preparation of narrative descriptions. Upon completion of this course, participants are prepared to use results-based budgeting to justify a program, consistent with the requirements of the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). Be introduced to many effective presentation tips that will help you stay focused and will result in a positive experience.

This course is also part of the Certificate of Accomplishment in Financial Management.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone who is involved in justifying or defending requests for budgetary authority. Level: Intermediate.

Prerequisites:

Federal Budget Process (BUDG7103D) or Introduction to Federal Budgeting (BUDG7001D), Budget Formulation (BUDG7101D) and Budget Execution (BUDG7100D), or equivalent experience.

Syllabus:

Syllabus -- Budget Justification and Presentation, BUDG7102D, Grad. School, USDA

Day one of three

Brief Review and Overview
- Terms and concepts
- The budget process and participants
- Trends
Justification and Budget Process
- When?
- What?
- A-11
- A political process

Day two of three

Preparation
- Audience analysis
- Opposition analysis
- Rehearsal
- Review existing documentation
- Determine what to include
Measurement
- Mission-driven
- Strategic focus
- Performance
- Customer-focused

Day three of three

Communication (Oral)
- Briefing techniques
- Roleplay
- 2 or 3 group simulation
- Multi-media
- 2 or 3 times for oral presentation
Communication (Written)
- Political/economic conditions
Follow-up
- Getting a decision
- Responding to a decision

Course Details

CODE:	BUDG7102D
TYPE:	Classroom-Day
LENGTH:	3 Day(s)
CREDITS:	24 CPE

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