Which event is described as the Fall Review during the OSD budget process?

• A. OSD/OMB Budget Review (Fall Review)
• B. Spring budget briefing
• C. Budget Execution Review
• D. Congressional Budget Hearings

Answer: (A)

In the DoD budget process, the Fall Review is the autumn joint budget review conducted by OSD and OMB to examine and reconcile the services’ budget submissions, refine program priorities, and ensure alignment with defense goals before the final budget is submitted. This is the event described as the Fall Review because it explicitly involves OSD and OMB reviewing the budget in the fall to shape the President’s budget request.

The other options refer to different phases or activities: a Spring budget briefing occurs earlier in the year, Budget Execution Review focuses on spending execution during the fiscal year, and Congressional Budget Hearings are held by Congress rather than the OSD/OMB internal process.