Beginner

Departmental Expense Budget Template

Provides a structured guide for managers to submit their annual spending requests.

Draft a Departmental Budget Request template for the {department_name} team. Include categories for: 1. Personnel (FTEs/Headcount), 2. Travel & Entertainment, 3. Software & Subscriptions, and 4. Professional Services. Include a 'Variance Explanation' column and a section for 'Strategic Alignment'.

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