MDSS mBUDGET
Run the budget process, not just the ledger.
mCANVAS
Strategic alignment with mCANVAS
Mission, risk, strategy, resources, and performance stay connected so budget choices remain tied to outcomes.
Risks
Document the changes, challenges, and response plans behind the budget
Risks documents significant operating changes, current challenges, and planned actions to reduce exposure or protect services—context leadership needs to evaluate requests, staffing pressures, and future needs.
Surface issues before decisions are made
Leadership can see operational, staffing, technology, policy, facility, and community pressures in one place.
Explain the pressure behind requests
Challenges provide the context for proposed resources, service changes, and departmental priorities.
Show the response plan
Risk mitigation documents how the department intends to protect continuity, service levels, and performance.
