After the president submits his budget proposal, Office of Management and Budget and other administration officials testify before the congressional committees. Individual federal agencies also justify and explain their specific budget requests at congressional hearings as budgetary legislation is formulated. Agencies submit extensive written justifications, usually focusing on the proposed increase or decrease in spending, to the responsible appropriations subcommittees of each chamber.
After the president submits his budget proposal, the Office of Management and Budget and other administration officials present their testimony before congressional committees. Individual federal agencies also justify and explain their specific budget requests at hearings as budgetary legislation is developed. Agencies submit comprehensive written justifications, usually focusing on proposed changes in spending levels, to the responsible appropriations subcommittees in each chamber.