During this webinar, DLS staff highlighted how a forecast enables the user to play out a variety of financial scenarios, examine and project revenue streams, use varying assumptions, analyze the potential cost implications in the current and following years, and develop reasonable budget options in the best interest of the community.
To start developing your forecast, download our financial forecast template and corresponding financial forecast user manual. You may also find the debt service calculator and capital targets template helpful. You can also refer to prior training videos focusing on forecasting to help guide you.
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