In PPBE, which phase translates program decisions into resource requests in appropriations format?

In PPBE, which phase translates program decisions into resource requests in appropriations format?

• A. Planning
• B. Programming
• C. Budgeting
• D. Budgeting or Budget Development

Answer: (D)

Budgeting is the phase where program decisions become a formal funding request in the appropriations format. After planning defines needs and objectives and programming groups those needs into an affordable mix of programs, budgeting builds the actual budget submission, translating each program decision into requested dollar amounts with the necessary justification and documentation, organized by appropriation accounts. This is what prepares the proposal for congressional review and authorization. Execution comes later, dealing with the obligation and expenditure of funds once appropriations are made.

Budgeting is the phase where program decisions become a formal funding request in the appropriations format. After planning defines needs and objectives and programming groups those needs into an affordable mix of programs, budgeting builds the actual budget submission, translating each program decision into requested dollar amounts with the necessary justification and documentation, organized by appropriation accounts. This is what prepares the proposal for congressional review and authorization. Execution comes later, dealing with the obligation and expenditure of funds once appropriations are made.