The Defense Finance Committee functioned as a specialized subcommittee of the Imperial Senate in the initial years of the Imperial Era. Its primary function was to allocate the necessary financial resources for the operation of the Kaminoan facilities that accommodated the Galactic Empire's clone trooper army. Among its members was Halle Burtoni, the Senator representing Kamino.
Around 18 BBY, Vice Admiral Edmon Rampart initiated a scheme to redirect the Committee's allocated funds towards the clandestine Project War-Mantle. Despite being aware of this misappropriation, the Committee members did not take any action to stop him. Ultimately, the conspiracy's details were brought to light by Senators Riyo Chuchi from Pantora and Bail Organa representing Alderaan, after Chuchi inquired with Burtoni regarding the situation. Burtoni's subsequent testimony before the Senate concerning these events led to Rampart's apprehension.