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Purpose of the Forum:
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Have you ever wondered what actually happens at each step of the budget process and why it is important?
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Have you ever wondered why the budget for the District of Columbia is presented in the way that it is?
DC ACT believes a better understanding of the budget process and what the budget is and is not will lead to the improved accountability of government agencies and improved decision-making ability of elected and appointed officials.
This forum is designed to answer these questions and more! Topics to be included:
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The budget process including what happens and when it happens.
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The publications and documents that are associated with the District’s budget.
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The budget format the District uses: Performance Based Budgeting and why it is used rather than another format such as a line item format.
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How to use and read the budget documents.
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What the budget is and what it is not and where to find information not included in the budget such as CapStat and Annual Report.
Speakers: William Singer, Chief of Budget Execution, Office of the City Administrator and Eric Cannady, Deputy Director for Human Services and Grant Management, Office of Budget and Planning.
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