2012 Deficit Budget Request Instructions  are now available!

The memo linked here was sent to all agencies, boards, and commissions and agency finance officers to announce the availability of the Nebraska Budget Request and Reporting System (NBRRS) and the 2012 Deficit Budget Request Instructions.  Go to the “System Instructions” page using the link on the left of this screen to access instructions in electronic format (PDF).  From there they can be viewed or printed.

 

Memo Highlights:

• A deficit budget request should only be submitted to address the most critical situations that cannot be managed within existing appropriations and other requirements of the enacted appropriation laws.
• The Nebraska Budget Request and Reporting System (NBRRS) will once again be used by agencies to prepare and submit necessary 2011-2013 biennium deficit budget requests.  Specifically, the NBRRS “Issue Details” screen under the “2012 Deficit” budget cycle will be used to identify funding requirements that cannot be managed within existing appropriations.
• Any necessary changes should be submitted for consideration with appropriate explanation by close-of-business Wednesday, October 26^th, 2011.
• All State agency, board, and commission deficit requests will be made available to the public via the State Budget Division’s website.
• Contact your assigned Administrative Services-State Budget Division Budget Analyst with the names of any individuals who will have deficit request preparation responsibilities but do not already have access to the NBRRS Issue Details screen.
• Agencies must also complete the “IT Project Proposal” screen (and related “IT Issue”) and undergo review by the Nebraska Information Technology Commission for deficit requests for information technology projects. Questions regarding submission of project proposals should be directed to Rick Becker of the Office of the CIO at rick.becker@nebraska.gov or (402) 471-7984.