Police Budget Academy

PARTICIPANTS

This popular and highly pragmatic course covers the complete process of preparation, justification and presentation of a department/division budget and is vital for individuals who are, or will be, responsible for preparing a department, division or agency budget.

COURSE CONTENT

The agenda is divided into three, eight-hour modules as follows:

• Revenues and Budget Principles   On day one the various funding sources and key budget principles will be presented in a dynamic, comprehensive, and understandable manner.  The budget will be defined as a legal and political tool.
• Budget Preparation   Day two is devoted to hands-on experience in preparing and presenting a police budget.
• Budget Designs and Funds Accounting   Day three will continue the learning experience of day two; review methods for defending the budget; and, explain the steps needed to ensure its successful administration.