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2.1 KiB
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33 lines
2.1 KiB
Markdown
# Tasks & work activities — budget manager
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Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 13-2031.00 (Budget Analysts) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 1211; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.
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## Task statements
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- **[Core]** Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
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- **[Core]** Direct the preparation of regular and special budget reports.
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- **[Core]** Consult with managers to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.
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- **[Core]** Match appropriations for specific programs with appropriations for broader programs, including items for emergency funds.
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- **[Core]** Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.
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- **[Core]** Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.
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- **[Core]** Seek new ways to improve efficiency and increase profits.
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- **[Core]** Review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
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- **[Core]** Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
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- **[Core]** Perform cost-benefit analyses to compare operating programs, review financial requests, or explore alternative financing methods.
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- **[Core]** Interpret budget directives and establish policies for carrying out directives.
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- **[Core]** Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program.
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- **[Supplemental]** Testify before examining and fund-granting authorities, clarifying and promoting the proposed budgets.
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## Detailed work activities
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- Advise others on financial matters.
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- Analyze budgetary or accounting data.
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- Analyze business or financial data.
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- Discuss business strategies, practices, or policies with managers.
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- Establish organizational guidelines or policies.
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- Gather financial records.
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- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
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- Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
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- Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
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- Verify accuracy of financial information.
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