The document explores methods citizens use to engage in public budgeting and financial management. It examines successful movements and strategies from the citizen perspective, as well as the extent to which budgeting professionals involve citizens in the process. The discussion also considers future trends in citizen participation in budgeting.

1. What methods, specifically, have citizens utilized to influence
and become involved in the budgeting and financial
management arenas in the public sphere? Which movements or
strategies have been most successful from a citizen perspective?
To what degree do budgeting professionals and public
administrators seek and consider this citizen involvement? What
will be the trend for the future with regard to citizen
participation in the process?
250 word response. APA format, 2 references