What our clients say about Understanding Congressional Budgeting and Appropriations

"I [now] understand more what goes on here in Washington, after I request funding."
-- Budget Analyst, Los Alamos National Laboratory
 

"Anyone wanting to be current on the budget process should take this program." 
 

"Hugely enjoyable and very interesting."
 

"Presented complex info without going over my head. So much knowledge and presented everything so well. I have a much better understanding of the appropriations process and will be more efficient when dealing with Congressional staff."
-- Workshop Attendee, Federal Agency

"Anecdotes were informative and funny! Helped make sense of a difficult subject."
 

"[Faculty] enthusiastic, experienced and encouraging.  He was also very effective at bringing audience members into discussion."
 

"All managers/supervisors should know this [budget] process."
-- Director, National Institute of Postsecondary Education 
 

"[Faculty's] diverse experience and years in field shined through.... I feel more confident about process and I have some new insights."

"Easy to follow lecture and materials corresponded with presentation.... All employees working with legislation would gain keen knowledge in the budget process."
-- Unemployment Insurance Program Specialist, Employment and Training Administration, Dept. of Labor
 

"I'll now be able to picture the whole process and the endpoint we want to get to."
 

"After working in my office for 3 years, I now have an EXCELLENT understanding of what we do and why."
-- Workshop Attendee, IRS
 

"Lends greater insight into the budgetary 'big picture.' Gained an enhanced understanding of its impact on my organization."
-- Senate Liaison, U.S. Coast Guard
 

"Good refresher into process of budget enactment including reasons for and behind process changes."
-- Workshop Attendee, General Dynamics Corporation

"Great definitions, lots of examples to help differentiate between related and potentially confusing terms & concepts. "
-- Workshop Attendee, Federal Agency