government expense
State budget outlay
Government expense refers to money spent by a governmental body—federal, state, or local—on public services, infrastructure, programs, and operations.
The phrase often appears in discussions of fiscal policy, budgets, and taxation: The project was funded at government expense.
When someone travels or receives services at government expense, taxpayers foot the bill.
- road constructionBuilding or repairing streets
- education fundingResources allocated for learning
- military spendingFunds for armed forces
- bridge maintenanceCaring for crossing structures
- public worksGovernment-built community structures
taxpayer dollars · healthcare subsidies · pension programs · food stamps · unemployment benefits · public transit systems · foreign aid · disability aid · safety net · welfare state · housing assistance · emergency medical services · pork barrel · defense budget · public libraries · social security · community centers · tax credits
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Deductible company cost
personal expense · household spending · consumer spending · private investment · out-of-pocket costs
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