Budget Analysts

What does a professional in this career do?

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

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.