The phrase "final budget" refers to the last version of a financial plan that has been approved and is now set in stone. It is the official and ultimate amount of money allocated for different expenses or goals. Full definition
The idea has come up before but has never made it into final budget talks. (timesunion.com)
This is very similar to the $ 25 million in aid included in last year's final budget package that charters should be receiving in the next few months. (necharters.org)
The Cuomo administration will consider scrapping its plan to delay promised Medicaid reform for children, telling advocates on a conference call Friday that the reform is one of the top items the governor would like to restore in final budget negotiations with legislators. (politico.com)