The Local Budget Process

A.  BUDGET PREPARATION       

STEPS:
1. Issue the Budget Call
2. Prepare and Submit Budget Proposals
3. Conduct Budget Hearings and Evaluate Budget Proposals
4. Prepare Local Expenditure Program


B. BUDGET AUTHORIZATION 

STEPS: 
1. Enact the Appropriation Ordinance
2. Approved the Appropriation Ordinance
3. Post the Appropriation Ordinance
4. Forward copies of the approved Appropriation Ordinance to the            
    reviewing authority.

C.  BUDGET REVIEW     

STEPS:       
1. Check the Appropriation Ordinance with the Appended Budget            
    documents       
2. Review the Appropriation Ordinance.       
3. Issue the Review Action.

D. BUDGET EXECUTION

STEPS:
1. Release of Allotments on the Basis of the authorized and
    approved Appropriation Ordinance.
2. Prepare the Summary of Financial and Physical Targets and cash
    Program.
3. Obligate and Disburse Funds.
4. Adjust cash programs for shortages and overages.
5. Implement corrective measures as proposed by the Local Finance Committee 
    and approved by the Local Chief Executive.

E. BUDGET ACCOUNTABILITY

STEPS:
1. Monitor receipts and expenditures.
2. Submit accountability reports.
3. Evaluate performance of each department/office.

A. Program.  Budget Management Program

B.  Activities

        1. Review and consolidate budget proposals of different 
            Departments and offices of the Local  Government Unit.

        2. Assist the Local Chief Executive in the preparation of the
            Annual and supplemental budgets.

         3. Assist the Sangguniang Bayan in the review of the budget.

        4. Review the annual and supplemental budgets of Barangays.

        5. Submit required reports.

        6. Certify the existence of appropriation.