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BUDGET PROJECT: OUTLINE ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
Students will evaluate and explain the role of budgeting in the administration of a
selected government or non-profit organizations. As part of the evaluation, students will describe
the fundamentals of the budget cycle in a government or non-profit organizations. Additionally,
students will identify the major sources of revenue for governments and major expenditures,
including the political impact of each. Students will apply their knowledge of best practices in
public budgeting by suggesting recommendations for how the organization may improve its
processes. Practitioners need to hone skills in both evaluation and application of knowledge to
develop enhanced budgeting skills.
INSTRUCTIONS
You will use the provided example Budget Project: Outline Example when completing this
assignment. The document can be found in the Budget Project: Outline Assignment page.
Your budget project outline must reflect the following:
 Format as a basic alphanumeric outline
 A length of two pages
 The detail should be brief meaning only a sentence or two. You will elaborate on each
required component of the project in your final draft of the Budget Project.
 You will fill in the outline with the details of your chosen agency or non-profit.
o The agency or non-profit’s website may have the information necessary to
complete the assignment or you may need to schedule an interview with someone
at the agency who can answer the required questions to complete this outline and
your final draft.
*In the example document, when you see a number or letter without text you may assume it is
placed there to provide an example of the flow of the outline.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
Sample:
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BUDGET PROJECT: OUTLINE EXAMPLE
City of Lynchburg, VA- Name of organization/agency
I. Budget process
A. Background of agency or non-profit
1. When was it started, etc.
2. Unique features of agency or non-profit that may impact the budget process
B. Basics of budget process
1. Who prepares revenue forecasts and when?
2. Do they have budget policies?
a. How often are they reviewed?
b. How are their policy priorities integrated into budget decisions?
3. Where is the budget office/function located?
a. What are the qualifications of the staff?
b. What is the role of the legislature in the process?
4. How well does the organization manage conflict?
– You may add details here as needed- keep it to a few lines
5.How are citizens/stakeholders involved in the budget process?
– You may add details here as needed- keep it to a few lines
II. Budget policies
A. Discuss the performance measures used in the budget process.
1. Add more details as needed – keep it brief
2.
B. What kind of budget is prepared?
1.Add more details as needed- keep it brief
2.
C. How are revenues and expenses estimated?
1. Add more details as needed- keep it brief
2.
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D. Evaluate the budget guidelines
1. Add more details as needed- keep it brief
2.
III. Recommendations for improving the budget process
A. Ex. Allow for more citizen input- You will make your own recommendations
1.
2.
B. Ex. Incorporate performance measures- You will make your own recommendations
1.
2.
C. Ex. Streamline the process via new technology-you will make your own recommendations
1.
2.
Works Cited Page- You will include a works cited page. The citations should include peer-
review journal articles. Those articles may inform your recommendations for performance
measures and recommendations. Your complete outline should be at least two pages in length as
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D. Evaluate the budget guidelines
1. Add more details as needed- keep it brief
2.
III. Recommendations for improving the budget process
A. Ex. Allow for more citizen input- You will make your own recommendations
1.
2.
B. Ex. Incorporate performance measures- You will make your own recommendations
1.
2.
C. Ex. Streamline the process via new technology-you will make your own recommendations
1.
2.
Works Cited Page- You will include a works cited page. The citations should include peer-
review journal articles. Those articles may inform your recommendations for performance
measures and recommendations. Your complete outline should be at least two pages in length as

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