Why a Budget is so Important

Community associations operate and execute their duties based upon an annual budget. That budget is developed and approved by the board of directors but is sometimes subject to a vote of the membership during the association's annual meeting. Requirements for budget approval are typically outlined in the association's by-laws. Throughout the year, the board then monitors the economic condition of the association through periodic (usually monthly) financial reports and updates.

The association's budget is, essentially, an estimate of the income and expenses of the association for the year. A budget reflects an association's policy decisions (as proposed by the board of directors and approved by the members) regarding the programs and services that will be completed during the budget year. Often, the governing documents of the community will define the common property expected to be maintained by the association and other maintenance and service requirements. The budget then establishes what services the community will provide, when they will be done, and how much they are expected to cost.

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• Budgeting Whys and Wherefores

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17041 Alico Commerce Ct., Unit 1

Fort Myers, FL 33967

(239)313-7129

www.JBrooksai.com

J Brooks & Associates, Inc. is a full service Homeowner Association (HOA), Condominium Association, Cooperative Association and Master Community Association property management company servicing all of Fort Myers, Naples, Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, and all of Lee, Collier, Charlotte, and Sarasota Counties.www.jbrooksai.com

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