Budget Analysts

Budget Analysts typically perform the following tasks: • Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls. • Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation. • Review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs. • Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program. • Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. • Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests. • Consult with managers to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes. • Direct the preparation of regular and special budget reports. • Interpret budget directives and establish policies for carrying out directives. • Perform cost-benefit analyses to compare operating programs, review financial requests, or explore alternative financing methods. • Match appropriations for specific programs with appropriations for broader programs, including items for emergency funds. • Seek new ways to improve efficiency and increase profits. • Testify before examining and fund-granting authorities, clarifying and promoting the proposed budgets. • Communicate financial reports and budgets to stakeholders. • Submit and monitor salary raises.