Advanced Federal Budget Process, 2-day course in DC, from TheCapitol.Net

Advanced Federal Budget Process
Current Budget Politics and the Federal Budget Process

Who has the most to gain in the budgeting process? Where are you most effective? Where does your power lie in the budget process?


Get an advanced understanding of the budget process. Learn how the federal budget process really works from faculty members with years of subject-matter expertise. Study important terminology and get tips to protect your budgetary interests.

We provide a comprehensive overview of current budget politics and the federal budgeting process. So you gain the awareness and guidance necessary to increase your chance of boosting funds and minimizing cuts. Understand the budget resolution process as well as the differences between authorizations and appropriations.

Learn how to recognize various budget documents so you can use them most effectively. We will also review and discuss transparency and accountability in the budget process and OMB’s tools for program performance assessment. Finally, we explore professional online budget research resources.

August 6-7, 2012, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm both days

Where: Location in Washington, DC will be announced on course web site before course.

Approved for CEUs from George Mason University
Approved for 1.2 CEUs from George Mason University.

For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see BudgetProcess.com

This course and any combination of its topics can be tailored for custom on-site presentation at your location and is available via the GSA Schedule.

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Our custom on-site and online training, publications, and audio courses include congressional operations, legislative and budget process, communication and advocacy, media and public relations, testifying before Congress, research skills, legislative drafting, critical thinking and writing, and more.

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