PBAC's role is described as which of the following?

• A. Make recommendations to the Commander
• B. Approve all expenditures
• C. Conduct internal audits
• D. Coordinate with the Treasury

Answer: (A)

PBAC's job is to review budget requests and program proposals and formulate recommendations for the Commander. By examining how proposed spending aligns with priorities, available resources, risks, and expected outcomes, PBAC helps leadership understand the tradeoffs and what options exist. The authority to approve expenditures rests with the Commander or the designated finance process, not PBAC. Internal audits are handled by an audit function, not by PBAC, and while PBAC may touch on fiscal considerations that involve Treasury, its primary purpose is to advise decision-makers, not to execute or authorize funding.