Crafting a well-informed budget is crucial for effective governance, and this recorded webinar lays the groundwork for creating a municipal budget in Wisconsin. Learn the legal requirements for your budget and how to create a comprehensive budget summary for public dissemination. Gain practical tips on sourcing necessary data and setting up your financial books and statements, including reviewing the Department of Revenue¿s Chart of Accounts and understanding Form C/CT requirements. Additionally, explore key aspects of annual budget preparation, such as developing budget policies, issuing public notices, conducting public meetings, and producing the annual published budget document. This webinar provides you information to understand the budgeting process and the state requirements.

Presented by Daniel Foth, JD, Local Government Specialist, UW Madison Extension, Local Government Education Program and Director, Wisconsin Certified Public Manager Program.