State and local governments have long relied on last year’s budget to make next year’s budget – historical precedent is the primary determinant of how much money is allocated to each line item. The simplicity of this approach to budgeting has advantages, but can make governments slow to adapt to change and potentially lose touch with the needs and priorities of their communities.

During the session, learn best practices for integrating approaches to:

• Citizen engagement
• Strategic planning
• Budget preparation and management