# Budget Configuration

## Budget configuration

Budgets give managers and finance teams visibility before overspend happens.

### Configure budgets for

* departments
* projects
* cost centers where needed

### Setup checklist

1. Define the budget owner.
2. Set the amount and period.
3. Link the right department or project.
4. Confirm review and approval behavior.

### Best practices

* review budget periods consistently
* align budgets with reporting cycles
* monitor committed and actual spend separately


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