W104: New Administration Brings New Budgeting

  • Room: Ballroom A
  • Session Number:W104
Wednesday,February 19, 2025:9:55 AM -10:45 AM

Speaker(s)

Moderator
Joseph Hungate CGFM
Director
RMA Associates, LLC
Speaker
Sarah Cunningham CGFM
Former HUD Budget Director
Summit

Description

The federal government is transitioning under a new administration, and financial priorities and fiscal strategies will inevitably shift. In this session, we’ll dive into the changes to federal budgeting as part of the new management agenda. Emerging fiscal policies, new spending priorities and the potential reallocation of resources as influenced by the new administration's early agenda will be explored.



Key Take-aways

Key Takeaways:
• Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of the administration's early fiscal agenda, and how it impacts federal budgeting priorities and future appropriations.
• Attendees will gain knowledge of projected budget shifts for FY 2026, including areas of likely reallocation and potential reforms affecting agency funding.
• Participants will acquire insights to help their agencies remain adaptable and proactive in responding to fiscal changes and realigning their budgets accordingly.

Learning Objectives

Participants will learn about the fiscal policies introduced by the new administration and how these policies are shaping federal budgeting priorities and agency planning. Attendees will explore key elements of the FY 2026 budget forecast, including anticipated revenue projections, potential areas for budget reform and the implications of early fiscal strategies on future allocations. Participants will also gain insights into strategies that agencies can adopt to align with shifting priorities for resource allocation under the new administration.