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.
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.
Investment dictionary. Academic. 2012.