Budget Formulation

/ˈbʌdʒɪt fɔːrmjʊˈleɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The process by which a government or organization develops and proposes its budget for approval and implementation.
    The budget formulation phase involves assessing needs and projecting revenues to create an actionable spending plan.

Forms

  • budget formulation

Commentary

Budget formulation is a critical legal and administrative function in public finance, often governed by statutory procedures to ensure transparency and accountability.

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