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Budgeting Software Should NOT Determine Your Budget Methodology

Budgeting Software Should NOT Determine Your Budget Methodology

February 20, 2025 | 1:00 PM Eastern Time

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Think your budgeting software has all the answers? Think again. The best budgets don’t start with a tool—they start with strategy. Your community’s needs, priorities, and goals should shape your process, not the limits of a platform.

In this webinar, we’ll show you how to put strategy back in the driver’s seat. With real-world examples and actionable insights, you’ll learn how to align your budget with outcomes that matter most—without letting technology dictate the process.

Why Attend?

  • Choose What Works: Explore different budgeting methods—like program-based, performance-based, and outcome-based—and find the right fit for your community.
  • Learn from Real Results: Hear how our customers avoided blanket budget cuts by focusing on strategic outcomes, proving that smarter budgeting is possible.
  • Make Tech Your Ally: See how to use software as a tool to support your goals—not a constraint on your methods.
  • Bring Everyone Onboard: Gain practical tips to engage teams, departments, and your community in a transparent and collaborative process.

 

This webinar is complimentary thanks to the sponsorship of ICMA Partner OpenGov, who will have access to registration information.

PRACTICE AREAS: [11] Technological Literacy and [12] Financial Management and Budgeting

TOPICS: Budgeting & Finance

JOB TITLES: Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Assistant Chief Administrative Officer (ACAO), Department Head, and Mid-Management and Entry-Level Staff

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