diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/access.dm b/code/__DEFINES/access.dm
index ed4db359b58..b139ef6713b 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/access.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/access.dm
@@ -28,6 +28,8 @@
 #define ACCESS_ALL_PERSONAL_LOCKERS "all_personal_lockers"
 /// Access used for Access-Changing Programs, this one will unlock all options that can be ever given via that program.
 #define ACCESS_CHANGE_IDS "change_ids"
+/// Access the PDA shopping app checks for to see if you can only request or place orders immediately
+#define ACCESS_BUDGET "department_budget"
 /// Access used for the Captain's personal quarters in mapping, as well as what allows one to order emergency shuttles.
 #define ACCESS_CAPTAIN "captain"
 /// Access used for the Head of Personnel's personal quarters in mapping, as well as the security console and other HoP-related things.
@@ -296,6 +298,7 @@
 	ACCESS_BIT_DEN, \
 	ACCESS_BRIG, \
 	ACCESS_BRIG_ENTRANCE, \
+	ACCESS_BUDGET, \
 	ACCESS_CARGO, \
 	ACCESS_CHAPEL_OFFICE, \
 	ACCESS_CONSTRUCTION, \
@@ -351,6 +354,7 @@
 	ACCESS_AI_UPLOAD, \
 	ACCESS_ALL_PERSONAL_LOCKERS, \
 	ACCESS_ARMORY, \
+	ACCESS_BUDGET, \
 	ACCESS_CHANGE_IDS, \
 	ACCESS_COMMAND, \
 	ACCESS_EVA, \
@@ -430,6 +434,7 @@
 /// Used to seed the accesses_by_region list in SSid_access. A list of general service accesses that are overseen by the HoP.
 #define REGION_ACCESS_GENERAL list( \
 	ACCESS_BAR, \
+	ACCESS_BUDGET, \
 	ACCESS_CHAPEL_OFFICE, \
 	ACCESS_CREMATORIUM, \
 	ACCESS_HYDROPONICS, \
@@ -447,6 +452,7 @@
 	ACCESS_ARMORY, \
 	ACCESS_BRIG, \
 	ACCESS_BRIG_ENTRANCE, \
+	ACCESS_BUDGET, \
 	ACCESS_COURT, \
 	ACCESS_DETECTIVE, \
 	ACCESS_HOS, \
@@ -458,6 +464,7 @@
 #define REGION_MEDBAY "Medbay"
 /// Used to seed the accesses_by_region list in SSid_access. A list of all medbay regional accesses that are overseen by the CMO.
 #define REGION_ACCESS_MEDBAY list( \
+	ACCESS_BUDGET, \
 	ACCESS_CMO, \
 	ACCESS_MECH_MEDICAL, \
 	ACCESS_MEDICAL, \
@@ -475,6 +482,7 @@
 /// Used to seed the accesses_by_region list in SSid_access. A list of all research regional accesses that are overseen by the RD.
 #define REGION_ACCESS_RESEARCH list( \
 	ACCESS_AI_UPLOAD, \
+	ACCESS_BUDGET, \
 	ACCESS_GENETICS, \
 	ACCESS_MECH_SCIENCE, \
 	ACCESS_MINISAT, \
@@ -493,6 +501,7 @@
 #define REGION_ACCESS_ENGINEERING list( \
 	ACCESS_ATMOSPHERICS, \
 	ACCESS_AUX_BASE, \
+	ACCESS_BUDGET, \
 	ACCESS_CE, \
 	ACCESS_CONSTRUCTION, \
 	ACCESS_ENGINEERING, \
@@ -509,6 +518,7 @@
 /// Used to seed the accesses_by_region list in SSid_access. A list of all cargo regional accesses that are overseen by the HoP.
 #define REGION_ACCESS_SUPPLY list( \
 	ACCESS_BIT_DEN, \
+	ACCESS_BUDGET, \
 	ACCESS_CARGO, \
 	ACCESS_MECH_MINING, \
 	ACCESS_MINERAL_STOREROOM, \
@@ -524,6 +534,7 @@
 #define REGION_ACCESS_COMMAND list( \
 	ACCESS_AI_UPLOAD, \
 	ACCESS_ALL_PERSONAL_LOCKERS, \
+	ACCESS_BUDGET, \
 	ACCESS_CAPTAIN, \
 	ACCESS_CHANGE_IDS, \
 	ACCESS_COMMAND, \
diff --git a/code/controllers/subsystem/networks/id_access.dm b/code/controllers/subsystem/networks/id_access.dm
index 548d892ce81..94793f31114 100644
--- a/code/controllers/subsystem/networks/id_access.dm
+++ b/code/controllers/subsystem/networks/id_access.dm
@@ -273,6 +273,7 @@ SUBSYSTEM_DEF(id_access)
 	desc_by_access[ACCESS_AI_UPLOAD] = "AI Chambers"
 	desc_by_access[ACCESS_TELEPORTER] = "Teleporter"
 	desc_by_access[ACCESS_EVA] = "EVA"
+	desc_by_access[ACCESS_BUDGET] = "Department Budget"
 	desc_by_access[ACCESS_COMMAND] = "Command"
 	desc_by_access[ACCESS_CAPTAIN] = "Captain"
 	desc_by_access[ACCESS_ALL_PERSONAL_LOCKERS] = "Personal Lockers"
diff --git a/code/datums/id_trim/jobs.dm b/code/datums/id_trim/jobs.dm
index e15d5fecff2..eb9f063d64f 100644
--- a/code/datums/id_trim/jobs.dm
+++ b/code/datums/id_trim/jobs.dm
@@ -291,6 +291,7 @@
 	subdepartment_color = COLOR_CARGO_BROWN
 	sechud_icon_state = SECHUD_CARGO_TECHNICIAN
 	minimal_access = list(
+		ACCESS_BUDGET,
 		ACCESS_CARGO,
 		ACCESS_MAINT_TUNNELS,
 		ACCESS_MECH_MINING,
@@ -375,6 +376,7 @@
 		ACCESS_ATMOSPHERICS,
 		ACCESS_AUX_BASE,
 		ACCESS_BRIG_ENTRANCE,
+		ACCESS_BUDGET,
 		ACCESS_CE,
 		ACCESS_COMMAND,
 		ACCESS_CONSTRUCTION,
@@ -418,6 +420,7 @@
 	extra_wildcard_access = list()
 	minimal_access = list(
 		ACCESS_BRIG_ENTRANCE,
+		ACCESS_BUDGET,
 		ACCESS_COMMAND,
 		ACCESS_KEYCARD_AUTH,
 		ACCESS_PLUMBING,
@@ -634,6 +637,7 @@
 		ACCESS_AUX_BASE,
 		ACCESS_BAR,
 		ACCESS_BRIG_ENTRANCE,
+		ACCESS_BUDGET,
 		ACCESS_CARGO,
 		ACCESS_CHAPEL_OFFICE,
 		ACCESS_CHANGE_IDS,
@@ -692,6 +696,7 @@
 		ACCESS_BIT_DEN,
 		ACCESS_BRIG,
 		ACCESS_BRIG_ENTRANCE,
+		ACCESS_BUDGET,
 		ACCESS_CARGO,
 		ACCESS_COMMAND,
 		ACCESS_CONSTRUCTION,
@@ -951,6 +956,7 @@
 	minimal_access = list(
 		ACCESS_AUX_BASE,
 		ACCESS_BIT_DEN,
+		ACCESS_BUDGET,
 		ACCESS_CARGO,
 		ACCESS_MAINT_TUNNELS,
 		ACCESS_MECH_MINING,
@@ -994,6 +1000,7 @@
 		ACCESS_AI_UPLOAD,
 		ACCESS_AUX_BASE,
 		ACCESS_BRIG_ENTRANCE,
+		ACCESS_BUDGET,
 		ACCESS_COMMAND,
 		ACCESS_CONSTRUCTION,
 		ACCESS_EVA,
@@ -1335,6 +1342,7 @@
 		ACCESS_MINERAL_STOREROOM,
 		ACCESS_SECURITY,
 		ACCESS_WEAPONS,
+		ACCESS_BUDGET,
 		) // See /datum/job/warden/get_access()
 	extra_access = list(
 		ACCESS_DETECTIVE,
diff --git a/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/role_tablet_presets.dm b/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/role_tablet_presets.dm
index 8f046748514..87f18a285d4 100644
--- a/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/role_tablet_presets.dm
+++ b/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/role_tablet_presets.dm
@@ -133,6 +133,7 @@
 	starting_programs = list(
 		/datum/computer_file/program/records/security,
 		/datum/computer_file/program/robocontrol,
+		/datum/computer_file/program/budgetorders,
 	)
 
 /**
diff --git a/code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/programs/budgetordering.dm b/code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/programs/budgetordering.dm
index 6e4651e8bfa..f17a6337380 100644
--- a/code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/programs/budgetordering.dm
+++ b/code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/programs/budgetordering.dm
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@
 	var/obj/item/card/id/id_card = computer.stored_id?.GetID()
 	if(id_card?.registered_account)
 		buyer = SSeconomy.get_dep_account(id_card?.registered_account.account_job.paycheck_department)
-		if((ACCESS_COMMAND in id_card.access))
+		if((ACCESS_BUDGET in id_card.access))
 			requestonly = FALSE
 			can_approve_requests = TRUE
 			// If buyer is a departmental budget, replaces "Cargo" with that budget - we're not using the cargo budget here