Describe the budget preparation processes within the executive branch that is followed at each of these levels of government – Federal,
Describe the budget preparation processes within the executive branch that is followed at each of these levels of government – Federal, State of Hawaii, County (select one of the counties in the State of Hawaii). These processes are different at each level of government. Provide specific examples of a budget item at each level of government that is moving through the system.
Describe the legislative processes (including timetables) that are followed at each of these three levels from the point of receiving the proposed budget from the executive branch all the way through the final budget approvals. These processes are different at each level of government. Provide specific examples of a budget provision at each level of government that is moving through the system.
Describe and give examples of the following in the budget process: a. The Executive Budget and the U.S Office of Management and Budget’s role. b. Congressional Authorizing, Appropriations, and Oversight Committees and their relationship to approving and monitoring Federal budgets and spending. c. Continuing Resolutions. d. Biennial Budgets and Supplemental Budgets at State and Local Levels e. The Item Veto