Review budgets post-project to understand expense variances and improve forecasting. Calculate over-budget percentages by subtracting budgeted amounts from actual costs. Analyze specific items in ...

“This change reflects lower actual revenues and a generally ... Chris Gildon, the Senate Republican budget leader, argued that the March 18 forecast gives lawmakers more of a reason to avoid ...

The state law requiring forecasts to look at the next budget period plus the following ... I’m more concerned about the trend than the actual number.” “I think there is broad consensus ...

“This change reflects lower actual revenues and ... the state can adopt a balanced budget without increasing taxes. Following the updated revenue forecast, Sen. Chris Gildon, R-Puyallup, said ...

There’s no crystal ball when it comes to the future of New Zealand’s economy. But to understand the upcoming budget, people need to understand why forecasting is so hard.