Definition
Budget directive, /ˈbʌdʒɪt dɪˈrɛktɪv/ (UK), /ˈbʌdʒɪt dɪˈrɛktɪv/ (US), is an official instruction or guidance issued to outline specific objectives, policies, or procedures related to budgetary matters.
Example
The BH company’s CEO issued a budget directive emphasizing cost-saving measures to improve profitability.