Federal Budgetary Policies and Processes
Prepare and Present a Winning Budget
Overview
This seminar will give budget professionals, program managers and executives in-depth insights into the Federal budget process and how to prepare and defend an organization’s budget. Beginning with an overview of the political, policy and macroeconomic forces affecting the Federal budget, the seminar provides a thorough explanation of how to present a winning budget through an intensive simulation of the full budget process.
You will learn about current processes for integrating program performance and Federal budgets, including the Office of Management and Budget’s application of the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART). Senior-level administration officials, as well as career and political executives from the Executive and Legislative Branches, will guide you through every step of the process.
How Will You Benefit
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Improve skills in effective budget preparation, presentation and defense
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Obtain information on pertinent issues with current and former Government budget officials
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Understand the relationships between executive and legislative budget and appropriations processes
Who Should Attend
Presidential Management Fellows
Program managers and leaders responsible for their organization’s budget and other Federal budget professionals
Note
Tuition includes materials, meals and lodging
Competencies Emphasized
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Financial Management
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External Awareness
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Influencing/Negotiating
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Problem Solving
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Flexibility
College Credits
3 Hours/Undergraduate (Upper)
3 Hours/Graduate
U.S. Office of Personnel Management 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415 | (202) 606-1800 | TTY (202) 606-2532