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Budget Adjustments

Use budget adjustments to reallocate funds from one budget item to another.

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Written by Emma Harper
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Using Budget Adjustments

The Budget Adjustment feature lets you modify project budgets in a controlled and trackable way. Whether you need to credit funds to an item or debit them, adjustments keep your budget accurate while maintaining a clear audit trail.


Creating a Budget Adjustment

  1. Navigate to your Project Budget.

  2. Click the “Adjustments” button.

  3. Select “New Budget Adjustment.”


Filling Out an Adjustment

When creating a Budget Adjustment, you’ll need to complete the following fields:

  • Budget Item – Choose the cost code in the budget you want to adjust.

  • Notes – Add any specific notes for future reference.

  • Type

    • Debit: Removes funds from the selected Budget Item.

    • Credit: Adds funds to the selected Budget Item.

    • All debits and credits appear in the Modifications column.

  • Status

    • Approved: Only approved adjustments appear in the live budget.

    • Pending / New: Use these statuses for adjustments that are still under review and not yet finalized.


Best Practices

  • Use notes to document why the adjustment was made for future clarity.

  • Keep adjustments Pending until reviewed and approved by your team.

  • Regularly review Modifications to ensure all changes reflect actual budget decisions.


✅ With Budget Adjustments, you can keep your budget flexible while ensuring accountability and transparency.

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