Federal budget process explained - 3/7/25

Federal budget process can be complicated by many factors in the domestic and geopolitical climate. House and senate appropriations committees busy meeting with cabinet level department staff for more information or clarification.

Some common budget definitions with examples

Discretionary spending vs. mandatory spending with examples for each

Authorization

Appropriations

Omnibus spending

Continuing Resolution (CR) - stop gap temporary funding

GAO report

Inspector General (IG) firings by Presidents... not uncommon.