Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.
<ul><li>Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.</li><li>Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.</li><li>Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.</li><li>Direct the preparation of regular and special budget reports.</li><li>Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.</li><li>Review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs.</li><li>Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program.</li><li>Match appropriations for specific programs with appropriations for broader programs, including items for emergency funds.</li><li>Interpret budget directives and establish policies for carrying out directives.</li><li>Consult with managers to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.</li><li>Perform cost-benefit analyses to compare operating programs, review financial requests, or explore alternative financing methods.</li><li>Seek new ways to improve efficiency and increase profits.</li></ul>