Training Course on Budget Preparation with Execution and Control

Course Overview
Budgeting is a critical function for public institutions, directly influencing how resources are allocated, services delivered, and development priorities achieved. This course offers a comprehensive and practical exploration of the entire budget management process—from strategic planning and budget formulation to execution, control, and performance monitoring.
Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of the principles and legal frameworks that guide public budgeting, while also learning how to prepare realistic and policy-aligned budgets. The course focuses on developing the technical skills required to forecast revenues, allocate expenditures, manage cash flows, and execute budgets within approved ceilings and timelines.
Emphasis is placed on tools and strategies for expenditure control, risk mitigation, and audit preparedness. Through hands-on simulations, case studies, and peer learning, participants will practice how to track variances, manage reallocations, and ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal control procedures.
The course also addresses contemporary budget challenges such as fiscal constraints, late disbursements, procurement bottlenecks, and performance budgeting. By the end of the course, participants will have a clear understanding of how to align budgeting practices with institutional objectives and improve the efficiency, transparency, and accountability of public resource utilization.
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Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
•Understand the principles and processes of public sector budgeting.
•Prepare credible and strategic budgets aligned with institutional goals.
•Execute budgets efficiently while complying with financial regulations.
•Monitor expenditures and ensure fiscal control throughout the implementation cycle.
•Strengthen internal controls and reporting for budget transparency and accountability.
•Identify and address common challenges in budget management.
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Target Audience
This course is ideal for:
•Budget officers and finance managers
•Program and departmental heads
•Planners and monitoring & evaluation officers
•Accountants and procurement officers
•Internal auditors and compliance personnel
•Government and NGO staff involved in budget management
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Training Methodology
•Expert-led technical sessions and practical walkthroughs
•Interactive group exercises and budget simulation activities
•Real-life case studies of successful and failed budgeting practices
•Tools-based workshops on budget templates and reporting formats
•Development of action-oriented institutional budget improvement plans
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Expected Outcomes
Participants will gain practical tools to prepare, implement, and monitor institutional budgets effectively. They will leave with strengthened capabilities to ensure fiscal discipline, improve budget performance, and align budgets with strategic goals and national planning frameworks.