Modules
This module covers federal budget law, process, financial management, resource allocation, and control.
Overview of the Federal Budget Process
Gain a foundational understanding of the federal budget cycle, including formulation, enactment, execution, and audit.
Budget Formulation and Justification
Learn how to develop program-based budgets and prepare defensible justifications tied to performance goals.
Budget Execution and Control
Explore the process of fund allocation, obligation tracking, and mid-year reviews within federal agencies.
Appropriations Law and Fiscal Governance
Understand the legal parameters of federal spending, including the Anti-Deficiency Act and apportionment rules.
Budget Roles and Stakeholder Responsibilities
Clarify the roles of OMB, Congress, agency CFOs, and program managers in budget development and execution
Cost Estimation and Financial Planning
Apply cost modeling techniques to plan for current operations and future needs under constrained budgets.
Performance-Based Budgeting and Strategic Alignment
Using data and evaluation tools, links budget decisions to performance outcomes and strategic priorities.
Reporting and Compliance Requirements
Learn how to prepare internal and external budget reports, meet audit requirements, and maintain transparency.
Communicating Budget Priorities to Stakeholders
Develop skills to translate financial information into compelling narratives for oversight bodies and the public.
Trends, Reform, and the Future of Federal Budgeting
Explore emerging practices such as zero-based budgeting, digital finance, and responsive budgeting reforms.
Who Should Enroll
This course is ideal for
Finance professionals in the public sector.
Individuals looking to understand and improve federal budgeting processes.
- Finance professionals in the public sector.
- Individuals looking to understand and improve federal budgeting processes.