1 Welcome to Balancing Act!
You can adjust the budget:
by changing the way money is spent
The spending section allows you to increase or decrease the amount of money that is spent on certain items. Click the arrow to the right to expand a category to see its sub-categories. This is where you will make your changes.
Categories and Sub-Categories
Make changes by adding or subtracting from the sub-categories by clicking "plus" and "minus." At any time you can reset by clicking the gray "reset" button. Any adjustments will be updated in the category total with the math shown on the right.
If a question is presented, make the change by selecting your preferred choice. Any adjustments will be updated in the category total with the math shown on the right.
If you want to comment on your responses, click the orange button.
Deficit and Surplus
Remember to keep an eye on the deficit and surplus. The indicator in the middle will tell you how much money you need to adjust in the revenue and spending categories to get in balance. You cannot submit a budget with a deficit, but you can submit a budget with a surplus.
More Info
Keep a look out for this symbol:
Clicking the info button will give you more details about the specific things included in that sub-issue.
You can return to this help information at any time by clicking on the Help button in the top right hand corner.
Submitting Your Budget
When you are finished making your budget click "Submit" to share your budget and comments with officials.
You will see a summary of all changes made after you submit. You will also have the opportunity to share Balancing Act with friends and family.
