The annual budget consists of the adopting resolutions, summary of all funds, expenditures, revenues, reserves, revenue estimates for the General Fund, an expenditures recap for all funds, and a history of water purchased and sold. The budgets are detailed for each department consisting of a summary of accomplishments and goals, a department summary of expenditures by division within the department, a budget for each division by account number, and the detail and justification for each account within the division. The budget process begins with input from all levels of staff. Budget requests are refined by the Department Heads and approved by the General Manager. The proposed budget is then presented to the Board of Directors (Board) for review and ultimate approval.