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The Federal Budget: Required In Constitution A detailed estimate of the federal government’s expenditures for a given year!

Controllable and Uncontrollable Spending Uncontrollable spending refers to money in the budget that is already designated to be spent on a particular program by a previous budget obligation. Controllable spending refers to flexibility in the budget – that is money that is not already designated to be spent on a particular program by a previous budget.

The Big Costs of the Government: ENTITLEMENTS: largest payment of the budget, these are required by law to people who meet certain eligibility requirements (Social Security, Medicare, pensions, etc.) DEFENSE: for national defense policies, includes funding for armed forces, salaries, pensions, etc. NATIONAL DEBT: about $500 billion to finance the interest

Small spending projects that benefit a particular congressional district or state Often added into general bills, these must be filled with the budget “Log-rolling” practices encourage this!

Balancing the Budget? A balanced budget does not mean a zero debt! To cut budget would be to cut programs… 70 - 80% of the budget is “uncontrollable” (entitlements/ interest)

Who decides how the money will be spent? The President and Congress share the role of spending the nation’s money!

The President’s Role: Sets the agenda – needs from various departments Must allocate money “already spent” Values the needs and anticipates shortfalls Writes the budget with the assistance of the OMB Proposes the budget to Congress about 18 months prior to it going into effect

Congress’ Role: Refers sections of the budget to the appropriate committees for study and revision Congress amends the budget and approves (usually in 4 parts) The budget is sent back to the President for final approval- it then becomes law

Political problems: The president may refuse to sign the budget As in the past, congress can pass emergency spending laws Ultimately, if no compromise can be made, the government shuts down!!!

Process is similar in state and local budgets: Governor proposes budget after same considerations as the President General Assembly breaks the budget down by committee and approves Governor gives final approval Governor may use the item veto here! County manager proposes the budget after similar considerations of President and Governor The Board of Supervisors makes whatever revisions are necessary Unlike other levels, there is no final approval by an executive!