Federal Budgeting

What is the primary objective of the PPBE framework?

• To align resources to mission priorities

• To prepare a defensible budget for OMB and Congressional review

• To achieve annual goals

• To develop strategic priorities consistent with law

Planning provides a long-term strategic view to drive resource allocation.

• True

• False

How does programming differ between the DoD and other agencies?

• In the DoD, programming projects five years out

• The DoD has more missions

• The DoD receives the Defense Planning Guide (DPG)

• All of the above

In the Federal Government, who is accountable for the budget?

• Shareholders and the corporate board

• Banks and investors

• Taxpayers, Congress, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

• CEO and CFO

Which are key activities of the execution phase?

• Develop spend plan

• Develop fiscal year close-out plan

• Distribute funding

• Develop financial performance metrics