earned value management

https://projectbudgettrackingden.almoheet-travel.com/why-project-budget-tracking-is-the-backbone-of-successful-delivery

Earned value management is a project control technique that integrates scope, schedule, and cost data to measure progress objectively. It compares planned work against what's actually completed and the money spent, giving managers early warning signals on budget overruns or timeline delays. Think of it as a three-dimensional dashboard showing if you're getting what you paid for, on schedule.