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Budget Knowledge Checklist

This knowledge set was developed by Neighborhood Services staff working with City staff from the Finance Department. Each item has been determined to be an important piece of understanding that neighborhood Budget committee representatives should have in order to be the most effective link between their neighborhood association board and members, and the City decision makers. Training is available from City staff to help with any of these knowledge areas that a neighborhood volunteer feels he/she is lacking and wants to learn more.

Do you know...	Not at All		Somewhat	To a Great Degree
A. who serves on the Budget Committee and how appointments to the Committee are made? Answer	1	2	3	4	5
B. What steps are taken throughout the year to put the budget together? Answer	1	2	3	4	5
C. Which funds make up the budget and why the General Fund can be a focal point? Answer	1	2	3	4	5
D. How neighborhood associations and individuals can participate in the budget review process? Answer	1	2	3	4	5
E. How to review/read the budget books? Answer	1	2	3	4	5
F. What the various revenue sources are for the City budget? Answer	1	2	3	4	5
G. What "compression" is, and how it affects local governments? Answer	1	2	3	4	5
H. Whom to call if you have a budget question? Answer	1	2	3	4	5