Managing The Devolved Budget

A simple guide to effective budget setting and control

Size: 234 mm by 154 mm

165 pages

ISBN 1 899448 01 2

RRP £ 16.99

Synopsis

This book sets out the process of devolving budgets. It examines how budgets should be prepared, controlled and monitored. It is easy to read, giving worked examples so the reader is able to put theory into practice.

Managing the Devolved Budget is written in a clear and simple style and will be particularly useful for those who have not necessarily had any prior experience in this area. The publication reinforces all the areas covered with exercises at the end of each chapter. The exercises may be used as part of a manager's self development or for team building. Where relevant suggested solutions are given in the final section.

This book is especially useful for organisational development where it can be used as a catalyst for change, as a supporting text for in-house courses. It is also a very appropriate text to add to any reading list for a certificate or diploma in management or equivalent qualification.

The book covers the following areas:

Devolving the Budget

Most public sector organisations are embarking on the devolvement of budgets as a means of enhancing the level of budgetary control, and making managers more responsible and accountable for the financial resources under their control. The book covers the devolvement process, the types of budgets which can be devolved and the levels of devolvement that could be adopted.


Setting the Budget

Budget setting techniques are explained with examples, and the book suggests the technique most appropriate for different types of budget. Also, some of the common budget setting practices used within a public sector environment are discussed.


Budgetary Control

The book covers a range of budgetary control techniques that the manager should implement in order to closely control expenditure and income. This is a key area that is not just relevant to public sector managers, but to management generally. To support this area are chapters on financial management information and answers to common problems.

RRP £ 16.99