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Module Two

BUDGET ANALYSIS

 

Readings:

1.         Smith & Lynch

            a.         Chapters Five through Seven

2.         Best Practices in Public Budgeting

            a.         Principle II (Develop Approaches, Elements four through seven)

 

Course Assignments:

1.         Answer the following Discussion Questions (refer to expanded course

            assignment descriptions for further information on the format for answering):

            a.         Compare and contrast the qualitative, time series and causal analysis

                        approaches to revenue forecasting.  Explain why good forecasting is

                        important to government.

            b.         What is accomplished in auditing? What are the types of audits?

            c.         What are the common pitfalls one can anticipate in budget execution,

                        and how can budget execution system design assist in minimizing

                        these pitfalls?  Compare and contrast budget and administrative

                        controls.

2.         Compare and contrast two of the Best Practices from Principle Two (refer to

            expanded course assignment descriptions for further information).

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