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Initiative Objectives

Summarize the initiative you would like to implement.
Identify the criminal justice domain (law enforcement, courts, corrections) and level of government (federal, state, local) for which the initiative is suitable.
Justify the initiative by explaining why the initiative is necessary or useful to the organization. Incorporate relevant details related to the organization's mission statement.

Budgetary Costs

Estimate the total cost of the initiative.
Explain the direct and indirect costs associated with the budget.
Include direct and/or indirect expenditures and their associated costs (e.g., salaries/wages, facilities, equipment, material/supplies, travel, consultants).
Include capital expenditures.

Budgetary Sources

Explain the budget source(s) you will use for the initiative. Include details related to public sector funding and other relevant sources of funds.

Budgetary Approach

how do a performance-based budget approach will support the budget proposal. Note: Review Table 6-1 in Ch. 6, "Budget System Reforms: Trying to Make Better Choices," of Fiscal Administration.
Identify 2-3 desired performance outcomes of the initiative.
Explain the budgetary costs required to track and meet the desired performance outcomes.

Accounting

Explain how consistent accountability and transparency in the budget process.
Explain how the budget will be audited or reviewed and the review process.
Explain how you will measure outcomes or progress of the initiative through the budget.
Explain strategies that will use to reduce or prevent errors.