Budgetary control is a system that uses budgets to plan and evaluate performance according to budgeted goals. It involves planning, controlling, coordinating, recording, and following up on budgets. Successful budgetary control requires clarifying objectives, delegating authority and responsibility, proper communication, budget education, participation, and flexibility. The objectives of budgeting and budgetary control are to pre-determine capital expenditures, plan and control income and expenses, operate divisions efficiently, smooth seasonal variations, and obtain economical use of capital.