Budget Project Outline Wounded Warrior Project
Below you will find an example of what your two-page outline should include. The detail should be brief meaning only a sentence or two. You will elaborate on each required component of the project in your final draft of the Budget Project. In the example, when you see a number or letter without text you may assume it is placed there to provide an example of the flow of the outline. You will fill in the outline with the details of your chosen agency or non-profit. The agency or non-profit’s website may have the information necessary to complete the assignment or you may need to schedule an interview with someone at the agency who can answer the required questions to complete this outline and your final draft.
Example
City of Lynchburg, VA- Name of organization/agency
Budget process
Background of agency or non-profit
1. When was it started, etc.
2. Unique features of agency or non-profit that may impact the budget process
Basics of budget process
1. Who prepares revenue forecasts and when?
2. Do they have budget policies?
a. How often are they reviewed?
b. How are their policy priorities integrated into budget decisions?
3. Where is the budget office/function located?
a. What are the qualifications of the staff?
b. What is the role of the legislature in the process?
4. How well does the organization manage conflict?
– You may add details here as needed- keep it to a few lines
5.How are citizens/stakeholders involved in the budget process?
– You may add details here as needed- keep it to a few lines
Budget policies
A. Discuss the performance measures used in the budget process.
1. Add more details as needed – keep it brief
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B. What kind of budget is prepared?
1.Add more details as needed- keep it brief
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C. How are revenues and expenses estimated?
1. Add more details as needed- keep it brief
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D. Evaluate the budget guidelines
1. Add more details as needed- keep it brief
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Recommendations for improving the budget process
Ex. Allow for more citizen input- You will make your own recommendations
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B. Ex. Incorporate performance measures- You will make your own recommendations
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C. Ex. Streamline the process via new technology-you will make your own recommendations
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Works Cited Page- You will include a works cited page. The citations should include peer-review journal articles. Those articles may inform your recommendations for performance measures and recommendations. Your complete outline should be at least two-page in length as well as a works cited page.
You may find directions for the final portion of the Budget Project- the final draft under Course Content- Assignments.
*Please see the Budget Project Instructions for an overview of the entire project.
