Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports for the purpose of maintaining expenditure controls.

Other names for Budget Analysts: Accountant, Accounting Supervisor, Budget Analyst, Budget and Policy Analyst, Budget Coordinator, Budget Engineer, Budget Examiner, Budget Manager, Budget Officer, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Controller, Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Financial Analyst, Fiscal Agent, Fiscal Officer, Staff Analyst,

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

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