At the beginning of the period, the Molding Department budgeted direct labor of $33,000 and supervisor salaries of $24,000 for 3,000 hours of production. The department actually completed 2,500 hours of production. Determine the budget for the department assuming that it uses flexible budgeting.

Flexible Budgeting

A budgeting process that adjusts for changes in the volume of activity, allowing companies to create more accurate budget estimates based on actual performance.

Direct Labor

The cost of wages for employees who are directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Supervisor Salaries

Compensation paid to individuals who oversee and manage the work of other employees.