Oversees and/or participates in the formulation, preparation, and control of the departmental budget through the following: analyzes and reviews financial data in order to develop budget projections; conducts cost analysis and budget impact studies; consults with department officials regarding funding requests, organizational changes, expenditure levels, budget justifications and narratives, and fiscal ramifications of various proposals; suggests cost-cutting alternatives; obtains quotes or bids; reviews budget documents for format and accuracy; and advises department personnel on budget problems, processes, and procedures. An employee in this position performs various administrative duties assisting department management in carrying out operations; plans, develops, analyzes, evaluates, advises on, and improves various management control systems, programs, projects, policies, work methods, and procedures; performs duties such as cost analysis and control, budget preparation, expense control, purchasing and inventory work, methods and procedures studies, grant or report preparations, and/or payroll and personnel administration; conducts research; and files regulatory reports as assigned.