FFM 406: Federal Budget Process

Description

The course is an overview that acquaints participants with the purposes and principles of the federal budget.

Learning Objectives

• Identify the major legislation affecting the federal budget process.
• Track the budget timeline and the three phases of the budget process.
• Identify the roles of the major players in the budget process.
• Explain how agency budget submissions contribute to the President’s Budget.
• Outline how agencies use and track their allocated funds.
• List the methods established to audit the use of federal funds.
• Quantify the size and scope of the President’s current Budget.
• Identify trends in federal spending during the last 40 years

Course Details

• Course Length – 3 Days
• Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) – 24
• Graded Materials Include: Case Studies, Practical Exercises, In-Class Assignments, Group Discussion and Attendance of all Instructional Hours
• SCC offers this course virtually through the following: Adobe Connect, Microsoft Teams, Zoom for Government, WebEx, and Google Meets.