Commitments count before cash
A contract reduces the months it covers, even when the invoice has not arrived.
Overspend stays visible
Going over a month on purpose shows a negative left. The page stays usable.
Lock freezes the closed month
A person locks when the actuals are accepted. The lock does not rewrite the plan for the months still open.
Start from one parent budget
Split the year across channels and spread it over the months. Headcount can sit in the budget or stay out.
