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The Citizen Budget Academy
A Citizen Academy is a program run by local governments or civic organizations to educate residents about public services and government operations. The Citizen Budget Academy builds your understanding of public budgeting and finance in a way that allows you engage more effectively with your state and local governments through six short, self-paced modules.
| Citizen Budget Academy Overview |
Module 1
Who does what?
How government works, why budgets matter, and how you can make a difference
Module 2
Where does the money go?
Take the online Citizen Academy and build your understanding of public finance and civic participation
Module 2
Where does the money come from?
See where the money comes from and where it goes – federal, state, and local
Module 4
What does government cost me?
Fact sheets, policy insights, research reports, and practical guides
Module 5
What are we getting?
Fact sheets, policy insights, research reports, and practical guides
Module 6
How can I have a say?
Fact sheets, policy insights, research reports, and practical guides
Please note: this website is currently under development. The content currently available is intended to demonstrate possible use cases for citizen-oriented public-sector analysis, data visualization, and government performance communication. As the platform evolves, additional data, tools, features, and explanatory content will be added.
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When people have clear, reliable information about their government, they can take part in decisions, hold leaders accountable, and build a stronger Virginia