Course Competencies below:
1. Outline the components of a government budget and define the associated terminology.
2. Apply the principles of fiscal management for enhancing the financial effectiveness and efficiency of emergency services organizations.
3. Identify the types of budgets in emergency response situations and their individual applications and appropriateness.
4. Illustrate the importance of grant funding and proper grant management in disaster response.
5. Analyze and interpret the Federal Appropriations and grant process for emergency organizations.
6. Assess the impact of fiscal management on highly vulnerable population groups and minorities served by public safety organizations.
7. Evaluate revenue sources in one’s organization and determine reasons related to their increase or decrease.
