Incremental budgeting is often criticized as a methodology.  If properly approached, incremental budgeting can provide value through the understanding of revenue and cost pressures.

This webinar will focus on understanding the incremental changes that cause budget fluctuations from year to year.  Growth, inflation, service changes and other cost effects will be covered in detail.

Learning Outcomes

• Learn how incremental budgeting can provide value through the understanding of revenue and cost pressures.
• Learn how effective budget analysis can make a significant difference in balancing difficult budgets and explaining the budget challenge to Council and the public.
• Learn how to use financial measures to identify opportunities for improvement through the identification of year to year service level changes.
• Learn how to manage budget variances caused by growth, inflation, and service changes.
• Learn to identify and analyze discrepancies, manage financial performance, and make data-driven decisions to enhance your municipality’s financial health.
• Discover best practices for maintaining transparency, building trust, and fostering community engagement.

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