Spending Management and Planning
Treasury Board is the primary contact with ministries for all program budgeting and spending issues. The Ministry consults with other ministries regarding all new programs and initiatives that have spending implications that need to be considered by government. As part of government’s overall budgeting and fiscal planning process, the Ministry is responsible for developing ministry spending targets and providing advice and recommendations to the Treasury Board Committee, Cabinet and Cabinet Policy Committees on program spending issues throughout the year.
Treasury Board will lead ongoing reviews to identify opportunities for more effective spending and program delivery.
The Ministry finalizes the Government Estimates and Business Plan volumes as part of the government's accountability framework.
