The contract is for the documentation, selection, and implementation of a strategic budgeting process for Frederick County, Maryland. The project will be phased, with the first phase involving the investigation and documentation of existing budgeting processes, the second phase involving analysis and recommendations, and the third phase involving the implementation of the selected budgeting process. The goal of the project is to enhance the budgeting process by linking budget and funding decisions to strategic initiatives and performance outcomes. The key features of the contract include:
• Phased project with three distinct phases
• Investigation and documentation of existing budgeting processes
• Analysis and recommendations for best practice budgeting methods
• Implementation of the selected budgeting process
• Goal of enhancing the budgeting process for informed decision making and improved efficiency and accountability