Course format: Face to face and online attendance
How to use budget process knowledge to influence decisions at the boardroom table
Master the governance, risk and assurance activities around budget process
Best practice frameworks
National Treasury best practices | Integrated risk and control | Standard Costing | Zero-based budgeting | Cash flow forecasting
Duration
12 hours, with a portfolio of evidence to be submitted. LGSETA competency certificate issued if completed successfully
Course Objectives
- Understand the legislative and governance framework that regulates the municipal budgeting process.
- Apply the municipal budgeting cycle, including planning, preparation, consultation, approval, implementation, and monitoring phases.
- Align municipal budgets with strategic planning instruments such as the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and municipal development priorities.
- Analyse financial information to support responsible resource allocation and budget planning.
- Support stakeholder engagement processes that form part of municipal budget preparation and consultation.
- Monitor and evaluate budget implementation to ensure effective use of municipal resources.
- Promote transparency, accountability, and financial sustainability in municipal budgeting practices.
