Overview of the Executive Budget Process


 

Publication Date: July 2003

Publisher: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Research Area: Government

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The executive budget process consists of three main phases: development of the President’s budget; interaction with Congress; and execution of the budget. This fact sheet provides a brief overview of each of these phases. For more information on budget process, see [http://www.crs.gov/products/guides/guidehome.shtml].