Key Findings from the OAG-CAA Report on Public Participation in the Budget Making Process.

This information pack is a guide to understanding the budget-making process and how you, as a citizen, can influence decisions that affect your daily life- like healthcare, schools, and roads! It breaks down the complicated stuff (yes, those endless documents and meetings) into simple, clear steps. It is based on key findings from an audit by the Auditor General’s office, which looked at how well counties involved citizens in their budgeting decisions.By reading this pack, you’ll gain insights into how the county spends public funds and how you can hold leaders accountable to ensure better services. You’ll learn why your voice is important. Let’s work together to make governance more open, fair, and responsive to everyone’s needs