As I have been in the budget office these several months, I've seen the budget being prepared. It is a long process, and the people I work with are all really good at what they do. They have spent months and worked with the council and city departments to make the best budget possible. It has been a real learning experience for me, and I'm glad I could be a part of it.
Now the budget is getting close to being finished. There are still several things that need to be done, but a least the end is in sight. Soon the process will mean presenting the budget to council. This will be a little different this year too. The budget process was a little different this year, the politics are different this year, and of course the economy is still in a different kind of recession. What this means in Peoria is that the council will likely be taking a closer look than ever before and making a point to know as much as possible about the process.
It could mean challenges for staff, but the budget process has been solid and the hard work has been done. Knowing challenges are likely ahead isn't scary when you've prepared. It makes me glad that municipal government has a transparent budget process that when done right can withstand scrutiny.
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