A Brief Introduction to the Federal Budget Process

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This report provides a brief introduction to the federal budget process. Key budget concepts and terminology are defined and explained. The separate procedures that make up the federal budget process are identified and their salient features described. While a complete understanding of federal budgeting probably can be obtained only after much observation and study of the process in operation, broad exposure to its rudiments is a useful first step. Various resources "for additional reading" are identified at the end of this report, which the reader may find helpful in exploring the subject in greater depth.

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Creation Date: November 13, 1996
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Congressional Research Service Reports
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Place of Publication: Washington D.C., USA
Original Creation Date: November 13, 1996
Description:

This report provides a brief introduction to the federal budget process. Key budget concepts and terminology are defined and explained. The separate procedures that make up the federal budget process are identified and their salient features described. While a complete understanding of federal budgeting probably can be obtained only after much observation and study of the process in operation, broad exposure to its rudiments is a useful first step. Various resources "for additional reading" are identified at the end of this report, which the reader may find helpful in exploring the subject in greater depth.

Language: English
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Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
Collection:
Congressional Research Service Reports
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  • CRS: 96-912 GOV
  • LOCAL-CONT-NO: 96-912 GOV 1996-11-13
  • ARK: ark:/67531/metacrs295
Resource Type: Text
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