THE COUNTY BUDGET PROCESS

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COUNTY budgeting ProcessByRobert Bendorf, Yuba COUNTY AdministratorPatrick Blacklock, Yolo COUNTY AdministratorTHE COUNTY BUDGET PROCESSApresentation designed to dazzle and delight! budgeting Fundamentals COUNTY BUDGET Act BUDGET PROCESS Timeline BUDGET Document COUNTY Funds Strategic Alignment Questions & AnswersOVERVIEWCounty Supervisors Resource Guidev2 3-1County budgeting few terms and items we should know:BEFORE WE BUDGET Role Questions to Ask Yourself Fund Types Revenues & Expenditures Financing Types Financial Reports Financial Statements Financial LiabilitiesGeneral knowledge of key budgeting principlesOBJECTIVEBUDGETING FUNDAMENTALSCounty Supervisors Resource Guidev2 3-2County budgeting ProcessElected Board Supervisors: Set Strategic Vision CAO Builds BUDGET to implement vision Provide Oversight Review and Approve BUDGET Establish Financial Policies Ex. Reserve Policy Make Impactful Decisions Ensure resources are aligned with strategic plan (staff, financial, capital, equipment, etc.)

County Budgeting Process Budgeting is complicated, but it can be very rewarding Never forget that policies drive budgets but budgets can make a mess of policies Be understanding, flexible and don’t be a “NO” person COMMUNICATE, COMMUNICATE, COMMUNICATE Not just by email or from the confines of your office

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