How Changes in Economic Conditions Could Potentially Affect the Funds and policies that direct the use of these funds. A change in the demand or need for the PMHC program or its services could affect the amount of funding required or requested for the program. For example, an increase in the number of individuals with mental illness who come into contact with law enforcement could require more resources or staff for the program. A budget deficit or a fiscal crisis at the state or federal level could reduce the amount of funding allocated to the HHSC or the DOJ, which would result in lower state or federal funding for the PMHC program. The Private Donors' Agreements, which are the agreements between the private donors and the PMHC program that specify the purpose, amount, and duration of the donations. The City of El Paso's Budget Policies, which establish the standards and guidelines for the preparation, adoption, and execution of the city's budget. The budget policies include principles such as balanced budget, fiscal responsibility, transparency, accountability, and performance measurement