Federal spending · FY2025
General Government
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The General Government budget category encompasses a wide array of essential functions that underpin the operation of the federal government itself. Its primary purpose is to provide the administrative, legislative, and management infrastructure necessary for the effective execution of all government programs and services. This includes funding for the legislative branch, executive management, financial oversight, tax administration, and general policy development. Success in this domain is characterized by a well-functioning, efficient, and accountable government apparatus that supports the rule of law, ensures fiscal integrity, and enables the delivery of public services. Key stewards of this category include the Treasury Department (for financial management and tax administration), the General Services Administration (GSA) for government operations and property management, and the legislative branch itself. Major program streams involve the administration of federal finances, the management of federal property and procurement, and the provision of essential government-wide services.
The problem
Are duplicate offices, empty buildings or expensive purchasing taking money away from public services? The FY2025 United States expenditure records show the money recorded, but not whether people received good service. This question needs checking; a specific failure has not been confirmed here.
The solution
List office costs and how much space is actually used. Share routine purchasing, compare supplier prices, and reduce unused rented space when leases expire. How this helps: Government can spend less on running its offices while protecting staff who serve the public. Protect people: Keep essential services safe and accessible. Test changes before expanding them, and reverse changes that harm access or shift costs to residents. Measure success: rent, supply prices and waiting times for public services.
Funds general government administration, public buildings and related support functions.
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| Where it went | Gross outlays | Share | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| $398.4B77.9% | 77.9% | ||
| $53.1B10.4% | 10.4% | ||
| $43.5B8.5% | 8.5% | ||
| $9.3B1.8% | 1.8% | ||
| $5.6B1.1% | 1.1% | ||
| $928M0.2% | 0.2% | ||
| $770M0.2% | 0.2% |
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