A preliminary budget is an initial plan for managing and allocating money. It helps provide an estimate of expenses and income before the final budget is created. Full definition
While new officers were not included in the mayor's preliminary budget for fiscal year 2016, a number of public safety initiatives were funded. (silive.com)
The council will have ample opportunity to press for some of its budget priorities — including the addition of 1,000 police officers — in upcoming preliminary budget hearings with heads of city departments. (observer.com)
A new analysis of the mayor's preliminary budget also says that homeless shelter costs could soar. (dnainfo.com)