Budget Committee

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A group of people that creates and maintains fiscal responsibility for an entity or organization. In a company, this committee usually consists of the top management and the CFO. Budget committees typically review and approve departmental budgets that are submitted by the various department heads.

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Investopedia explains 'Budget Committee'

Budget committees play key roles in the success or demise of a company or other corporate entity. Committees that are able to keep their organizational budgets on track ensure smooth operation and financial solvency; those that cannot will soon encounter financial problems.

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