Budgeting and Vote Management in Public Finance

Budgeting and Vote Management in Public Finance

Objective:
By the end of this course, participants will understand the principles of budgeting and vote management in public finance, learn effective techniques for budget monitoring and control, and develop skills for managing public sector budgets.

Introduction to Public Finance and Budgeting
• Overview of public finance and its role in economic development.
• Types of budgets: balanced, surplus, and deficit.
• Budget preparation process and key stakeholders involved.

Vote Management in Public Finance
• Understanding the role of vote management in public sector finance.
• How votes are allocated and distributed to various sectors.
• Techniques for tracking and ensuring compliance with allocated votes.

Budget Monitoring and Control
• Techniques for monitoring budget execution and expenditures.
• Control mechanisms like financial management systems and audits.
• Common challenges in budget monitoring and corrective actions.

Advanced Budgeting and Vote Management Techniques
• Performance-based budgeting and its link to measurable outcomes.
• Zero-based budgeting (ZBB) and its implementation in government operations.
• The role of technology, AI, and data analytics in modern budget management.

DATE:

1ST BATCH: 22nd – 25th Apr,                         2025    

2ND BATCH: 4th – 7th Nov,                       2025