Non-budgeted cost
A cost value that was not previously added to the project's budget.
Non-budgeted costs are expenses not included in the original project budget. They require careful management to ensure they don't lead to budget overruns, and often necessitate adjustments to the financial plan or approval from stakeholders.
Used in a sentence
The non-budgeted cost for the additional equipment requires management approval before proceeding.
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