Budget Process Memo 
Financial analysts guide governments and security entities in decisions about the budgeting process. Imagine being a financial analyst for the Los Angeles Police Department
STEP 1: Write a 200 word MEMORANDM to a new incoming group of legislators to describe the budget process. If you are unfamiliar with the MEMORANDUM template- please review this site: Sample Memorandum.
(https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/subject_specific_writing/professional_technical_writing/memos/sample_memo.html)
STEP 2: Include the following in your memo:
An opening statement indicating your position and the purpose of this memorandum
A description of the steps of the budget process, including when the fiscal year begins and ends
The timeline and key milestones of the budget process, from budget submission by agencies/departments to the final budget
A closing statement with any follow-up or contact information for the new legislators. 
***Please remember that this is not a formal paper but a Memorandum