Budgeting and budgetary control in the public sector training for managers

budgeting and budgetary control in public sector: book, online assessments, and CPD courses [budgeting and budgetary control in public sector]

budgeting and budgetary control in public sector from HB Publications

Effective budgeting and budgetary control in public sector organisations is more important than ever. Public organisations often lack the resources to meet the demand for their services. Managers who are responsible for budgeting with limited financial resources, often do not have formal financial qualifications, and would benefit from further training.

HB Publications offer several resources to train managers with budgeting skills for the public sector.

Book/eBook: Managing the devolved Budget, 2nd edition
Online assessments: Budget setting skills and budget monitoring and control
Continuous professional development (CPD) courses

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Book/eBook: Managing the devolved budget, 2nd edition

This book is especially good for people with no formal training in budgeting and budgetary control in public sector organisations.

The book provides a simple guide to budget setting and control. The book helps managers develop and manage realistic budgets, which make the most of limited financial resources. This ensures the ongoing provision of public sector services, and the longevity of the public organisation.

The book includes activities which test and apply knowledge to real life situations. It is written in an easy to read style, which makes it accessible to employees at all levels. It is available in print and eBook format.

Title: Managing the Devolved Budget, 2nd edition
Series: Essential Skills for the Public Sector
Authors: Jennifer Bean and Lascelles Hussey
Language: English
Publication date: 2011
Publisher: HB Publications
ISBN: 978 1899448 722
Size: 150x210
Pages: 156

Contact HB Publications for details about the contents of the book.

Online assessments of budgeting and budgetary control in public sector organisations

HB Publications provide two online assessments that test the knowledge of financial decision makers.

Budget Setting Skills
Budget Monitoring and Control

Each assessment generates a report with the score and areas for improvement. This allows you to identify topics for further training.

The online assessments are cost-effective and easy to use, so are accessible to public sector organisations. Three attempts at each assessment are allowed, so learners can take the test again after further training.

Budget setting skills

What is a budget
Budget setting is important
Budget setting process
Budget setting techniques
Cash limited budgets
Budget factors
Budget setting assumptions
Budgeting -v- costing
Calculating unit cost
Activity based budgeting
Budgeting for salaries
Demand led budgets
Profiling budgets
Forecasting income
Crucial factors for successful budgeting

2. Budget monitoring and control

Budget monitoring
Steps in the monitoring process
Establishing actual income and expenditure
Commitment accounting
Variance analysis
Calculating variances
Reasons for variances
What to do about variances
Budget control factors
Uncontrollable variances
Taking action to control variances
Budget virement
Demand led budgets
Responsibility for budget monitoring
Monthly monitoring routines
Projecting outturns
Financial management information
Budget monitoring reports

Continuous professional development (CPD) courses

HB Publications provide three CPD courses to train managers in budgeting and budgetary control in public sector organisations.

Budget setting, management and control

This course covers all aspects of budget setting, management and control, including training in variance analysis and commitment accounting. The course can be customised for your organisation.

2. Managing the devolved budget (self-study)

This course consists of the book, “Managing the Devolved Budget,” and an online assessment (details above). The course is for public sector managers who have no previous experience of budget control.

3. Managing budgets in the public and non-profit sector (online course)

This online course helps managers monitor and control budgets. It enables managers to deliver the organisation’s objectives, with limited financial resources.

Contact HB Publications using the form below to find out more about these CPD courses.

About HB Publications

HB Publications is a provider of books, online assessments, CPD courses, and training and consultancy to the public sector. HB Publications staff have over 25 years’ experience of training public sector and non-profit organisations all over the world.

Contact HB Publications for more information about training in budgeting and budgetary control in public sector organisations.