Budgeting in Educational Institutions
What budgeting in educational institutions means
Budget cycles, types of budgets, budget preparation and approval.
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A budget is best defined as:
- A financial plan expressing expected income and expenditure for a period
- A record of past spending only
- A staff list
- An inspection report
Working: Budgets translate plans into financial terms for a defined period, guiding and controlling spending.
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