Finance For Councillors: Part 2 of a three part learning module developed for Pro-pathways for Councillors, our professional development programme. Session 2 – Budget and Precept Setting for Councillors An overview of the current guidance and ideas about the key principles and strategies about setting a budget in uncertain times. Suitable Audience This session is aimed at […]
Finance For Councillors: Part 1 of a three part learning module developed for Pro-pathways for Councillors, our professional development programme. Session 1 – Local Council Finance for Councillors An overview financial training session is for Councillors designed to give them understanding of their duties regarding the council’s finances. Topics include roles and responsibilities, setting a
What is a budget? Budget setting Incremental budgeting ● Zero based budgeting Budget Monitoring Fixed / Phased budgeting ● Variance analysis Year end over / under spends Virements ● Rollover budgets Reserves The General Reserve ○ Definition / Purpose ○ How to set the value of the General Reserve Restricted Reserves ○ Capital Receipt Reserves/CIL
Advanced Finance Training Programme – Session 2 What is a budget? Budget setting ● Incremental budgeting ● Zero based budgeting Budget Monitoring ● Fixed / Phased budgeting ● Variance analysis Break Year end over / under spends ● Virements ● Rollover budgets Reserves ● The General Reserve ○ Definition / Purpose ○ How to set the
Budgeting & Financial Management – October 24th – 10am to 1pm – In-person Read More »
An introduction to Council budgeting – Things to consider when setting your budget – Different methods of budgeting. – How to deal with exceptional items – How much detail is enough? – Managing reserves – A worked example on a spreadsheet Duration: 1 hour depending on Q&A Online: A Zoom invitation will be issued nearer