Explanation

The current Budget Process does not make enough time available for input by the Church at large prior to General Convention convenes, or during General Convention to incorporate the needs and priorities of the Church as may be adopted by General Convention causing frustration, suspicion and disappointment of many deputies, bishops and other stakeholders. In addition, it is unclear who is responsible for budget oversight between General Conventions. The process and timing for development of the Budget needs to be revised to address these issues as well as to clarify who has responsibility for the implementation, amendment, and oversight of the Budget between General Conventions.