When local governments suddenly face recessions, there are pressures to react swiftly. Sometimes, the reactions are based on cutback budgeting habits instead of careful management of the current or expected budget deficit. This presentation will suggest three points to guide cutback budgeting using research from previous recessions. The focus is threefold: leadership and management of cutback budgeting decisions, framing cutback discussions, and thinking about immediate and long-term strategies. In addition, the Illinois Association of County Boards will provide an update on legislative issues and federal funding.

If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in programming, contact Nancy Ouedraogo. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting accommodation needs.

Hosted by: Illinois Extension, Illinois Association of County Administrators, Illinois Association of County Board Members, Northern Illinois University Center for Governmental Studies, Northern Illinois University School of Public and Global Affairs.