A budget hearing is a public meeting held by government bodies, such as city councils or school boards, to discuss and review their proposed annual budgets. During this meeting, officials present the details of the budget, including revenue projections, expenditures, and any changes from the previous year's budget. The hearing provides an opportunity for members of the public to voice their opinions, ask questions, and make suggestions about the budget. This process helps ensure transparency in government spending and allows citizens to have a say in how taxpayer money is being allocated.