Knowing the Numbers: A Guide to Budget Analysis

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. The Budget Calendar
  3. Information Required
  4. General Indicators of a Jurisdiction's Financial Condition
  5. Identifying Available Funds
  6. Analyzing Expenditure Estimates
  7. Questioning Priorities
  8. Mid-Year Crises
  9. Other Sources of Information
  10. Appendix I: A Budget Analysis Checklist
  11. Appendix II: The Budget Process
  12. Appendix III: Definitions of Funds