38. Which of the following is included in the outlined purposes of a budget? it requires a plan of action for only the current year it projects the proposed school program and educational plan of the district for the next fiscal period it mandates orderly planning and coordination from top management only it defines in qualitative calendar year a. b. c. d. 39. Which of the following is an appropriate statement regarding the preparation of the budget hearing? Superintendents have determined long ago that there is great interest in the budget hearing ingenuity is not required or desired in the preparation of the budget hearing budget hearings offer citizens and taxpayers an opportunity to be involved in decision making a. b. c. d. accountability to citizens is not often stated explicitly in state laws and constitutions 40. Which of the following elements is NOT included in budget? a. estimating uncontrollable variables b. planning c. receiving funds d. spending funds 41. Which of the following is a correct statement regarding the budget calendar? the fiscal year in most states ends July 31 a. b. c. school administrators have discretionary flexibility regarding their specific budget preparation calendar d. budget-building for the next ycar should start no later than the 6h month of the current budget year fixed dates, or at least suggested dates, should be predetermined for the completion of certain actions e