For many years after the Budget and Accounting Act , the executive grew in its power to shape and control the budget of the United States .
The federal executive budget , then as now , remains in tension with Congress 's appropriation and budgeting procedures .
For many years after the Budget and Accounting Act , the executive grew in Congress ' power to shape and control the budget of the United States .
The federal executive budget , then as now , remains in tension with Congress 's appropriation and budgeting procedures .