BUDGET POLICY BUDGET POLICY 4 4 Running Head: AHA Heart Association

Select a local city or county government, state agency, or a nonprofit organization (except schools systems or districts) and prepare an analysis of its budgeting procedures using the following guidelines. It is strongly suggested to select a unit of government or a non-profit in the area where you live. There is a 2,500-word word count, and the student must have a minimum of 5 scholarly sources in current APA format that are no older than 5 years old. Part I. The budget process/document Discuss in detail the process for preparing and approving your organization's budget. Examples of issues to be addressed include the following: • Who prepares revenue forecasts and when? • Do they have budget policies? o How often are they reviewed? • Where is the budget office/function located? • What are the qualifications of the staff? • Evaluate the budget guidelines.