operating budget

British  

noun

1. accounting a forecast of the sales revenue, production costs, overheads, cash flow, etc, of an organization, used to monitor its trading activities, usually for one year

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Example Sentences

The loss of tourism revenue from the flagship park could put "the sustainability of the entire network of parks at risk" because of the impact on SANParks' operating budget.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

If their large donors bunch all at the same time, their operating budget is going to dip every few years.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 19, 2025

This is America’s premier Jewish museum, with an annual operating budget of $25 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

"We believe a shorter working week is fair and affordable particularly when you consider TfL has a surplus of £166m last year and a £10bn annual operating budget."

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025

In the 23-page claim, Crowley said Bass cut the department’s operating budget by nearly $18 million that year and “eliminated positions critical to maintaining fire engines, trucks, and ambulances.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2025