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Meaningful Public Involvement in the Budgeting Process

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Meaningful Public Involvement in the Budgeting Process

Registration opens July 1, 2024.

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Overview

Going beyond legal requirements, this workshop explores best practices to encourage meaningful public engagement in the development and implementation of public budgets. Public input improves transparency, builds trust in the budgetary process, and helps in the development of a budget that is most reflective of public needs. Participants will strategize how to enhance public involvement in the municipal budget process.

Taught by Charles I. DiStefano, PhD, MPA, MPA Program Director & Assistant Professor, Political Science at Westfield State University.

Class date and time: July 30, 2024, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Credit: 1
Cost: Free
Prerequisite: None
Instructional Method: Online - OIG Academy Online Class Technical Specifications
Advanced Prep: None
Registration closes two weeks before the self-paced portion of the class starts.
Blackboard® or other virtual platform login details will be emailed to registrants.

Contact for Meaningful Public Involvement in the Budgeting Process

Online

Email Office of the Inspector General - OIG Academy at MA-IGO-Training@mass.gov

Phone

Call Office of the Inspector General - OIG Academy at (617) 722-8884

Date published:	April 16, 2024

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