If a state constructs its budget by making small adjustments to the previous year's allocations while avoiding a comprehensive review of requested funds, it is engaging in which type of budgeting?

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If a state constructs its budget by making small adjustments to the previous year's allocations while avoiding a comprehensive review of requested funds, it is engaging in which type of budgeting?

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Incremental budgeting involves making minor adjustments to the previous year's budget, typically by increasing or decreasing the budget by a small percentage, without a thorough review of the base amounts. This approach assumes the past year's budget allocations are somewhat adequate and continues along the same lines with minor modifications.

If a State Constructs Its Budget by Making Small Adjustments