This article explains how to create budgets in Stampli's budget management system.
Creating a new budget manually
1. Login to Stampli
2. Click "System Settings"
3. Click on the Procurement tab
4. Click "Budgets"
5. Enable Budgets by toggling the feature on
6. Click on "Create budget lines"
7. Click "Add a Budget Line"
8. Start by naming the budget line
9. Designate a Budget Owner
10. Click "Save and Continue"
11. Next, select "Set budget amounts"
12. Choose a budget interval between "Monthly", "Quarterly", and "Annually" and click "Set Interval"
13. Enter budget amounts for each period
14. Click "Copy for remaining quarters" if the same amount applies to each period and click "Set"
15. Click "Save and Continue"
16. Select "Budget general settings"
17. Select when to make budget application mandatory in the procurement workflow
18. Choose when an exceeded budget should be blocked
19. Choose which purchase outcomes to apply this budget to
20. Choose which, if any, users you would like to have the permission to bypass a blocked budget
21. Click "Save and Continue"
Tips for effective budget creation
Use consistent naming conventions to easily identify budgets
Create detailed budgets for areas with high spending volume
Set appropriate time periods that align with your financial reporting cycles
Include all relevant stakeholders in the budget setup process
Review imported budgets for accuracy before finalizing
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Setting up budget assignment rules
Managing budget revisions