In this paper, we investigate the impact of budgetary slack on the allocated budget and the achievement of organizational goals under a centralized performance-based budgeting (PBB) strategy. A mathematical model is developed to select the strategic portfolio of activities and allocate budget to...

Virements are useful instruments of budget flexibility. If carried out transparently and within accepted limits, virements can promote expenditure efficiency. Large, unregulated virements can undermine budget credibility and the budget's relevance as principal policy and financial planning...