Happy Spring! This week we have a special treat. Nimo and Jas met up in DC for the first time since starting Four Degrees to the Streets to record this episode in-person. In addition to the audio recording, you can also watch this episode’s full visual recording on our https://www.instagram.com/tv/CNCzMXtApS_/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link (Instagram). “Where the Money Reside” is all about how local governments develop their budget. The budget process determines implementation for policies, plans, and programs, which will naturally impact residents and their quality of life. Press play to hear:  An overview of every fiscal year’s budget process: formulation, legislation, execution, and accountability. Examples of how cities can incorporate equity into the budget process and accountability reporting.

Thank you for listening and tune in every-other Tuesday where Nimo and Jas keep it Four Degrees to the Streets. Watch the special in-person episode https://www.instagram.com/tv/CNCzMXtApS_/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link (here). Watch the promotional video https://www.instagram.com/p/CNDJjbXATlF/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link (here). Special thanks to video producer/director https://www.instagram.com/vibesbyjune/ (@vibesbyjune). Filmed and recorded at http://www.campworkspace.com/ (CAMPspace) content studio in Hyattsville, MD.  Follow us on https://twitter.com/the4degreespod (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/the4degreespod/ (Instagram) @the4degreespod. Or send us an email to connect with us! Resources: https://www.gacities.com/Resources/GMA-Handbooks-Publications/A-Budget-Guide-for-Georgias-Municipalities/Step-by-Step-Activities-in-the-Budget-Process-(1).aspx (Step-by-Step Activities in the Budget Process) http://mrsc.org/Home/Explore-Topics/Finance/Budgets/Budget-Procedures-and-Deadlines-for-Cities-and-Tow.aspx (Budget Preparation Procedures for Cities and Towns) https://www.urban.org/policy-centers/cross-center-initiatives/state-and-local-finance-initiative/state-and-local-backgrounders/state-and-local-revenues (Urban Institute State and Local Finance Initiative) https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/ddc/downloads/not-for-profit/1-guidelines-for-capital-funding.pdf (NYC Guidelines for Capital Funding) https://opengov.com/faq/local-government-budget-process (What is the Local Government Annual Budget Process?) https://lanecounty.hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_3585797/File/Government/County%20Departments/County%20Administration/Budget%20and%20Financial%20Planning/Basic%20Budgeting%20Book.pdf (An introductory guide to creating local budgets) https://www.governing.com/archive/gov-are-annual-financial-reports-useless.html (Are Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports Useless?) https://www.sabin.org/sites/sabin.org/files/restricted/Schaeffer_Yilmaz_localbudget__08.pdf (Strengthening Local Government Budgeting and Accountability) https://samples.jblearning.com/0763746681/31293_ch03_lee.pdf (Budget Cycles) https://www.seattle.gov/Documents/Departments/RSJI/RacialEquityToolkit_FINAL_August2012.pdf (Seattle Racial Equity Toolkit) https://bbmr.baltimorecity.gov/news/news-articles/2018-01-03-seattle-and-baltimore-peer-city-exchange-outcome-budgeting-racial (Seattle and Baltimore: Peer City Exchange on Outcome Budgeting & Racial Equity) https://app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=b90f65efc1d344b2be9ee13526e5236b (City of Austin Equity Dashboard) https://www.sanantonio.gov/Portals/0/Files/Equity/BudgetEquityTool.pdf?ver=2020-04-13-182339-083 (San Antonio Equity Tool)