Budget Analysts

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports for the purpose of maintaining expenditure controls.

Job Task

• Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
• Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program.
• Direct the preparation of regular and special budget reports.
• Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
• Interpret budget directives and establish policies for carrying out directives.
• Perform cost-benefits analyses to compare operating programs, review financial requests, and explore alternative financing methods.
• Review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
• Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.
• Consult with managers to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.
• Match appropriations for specific programs with appropriations for broader programs, including items for emergency funds.
• Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.
• Seek new ways to improve efficiency and increase profits.
• Testify before examining and fund-granting authorities, clarifying and promoting the proposed budgets.

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