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BUKIDNON STATE UNIVERSITY
QUEZON CAMPUS
POBLACION, QUEZON, BUKIDNON
Email: quezon_campus@[Link]
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Major in FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
SUBJECT: FMPrElec 5- Public Finance
1st Semester of A.Y. 2025-2026
Topic 2: Expenditures of the Government
Concept Note/ Discussion
Introduction
Government expenditures refer to the spending by the government to fulfill its functions and responsibilities. These
expenses cover a wide range of services and sectors aimed at promoting public welfare, national development, and
economic stability.
Major Categories of Government Expenditures
1. Operating Expenditures
• Salaries and wages of government employees
• Maintenance and operations of public institutions
• Office supplies, utilities, and administrative costs
2. Capital Outlays
• Infrastructure projects (roads, bridges, schools, hospitals)
• Purchase of equipment and vehicles
FMPrElec 5- Public Finance
• Construction and improvement of government facilities
3. Social Services
• Education
• Health services
• Social welfare programs
• Housing and community development
4. Economic Services
• Agriculture and agrarian reform
• Trade and industry support
• Transportation and communication systems
• Energy and environmental management
5. Debt Servicing
• Payment of interest on domestic and foreign debt
• Repayment of principal amounts borrowed
6. Defense and Public Order
• National defense and military expenditures
• Police and fire protection services
• Correctional facilities and judicial services
7. Local Government Transfers
• Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) to local government units
• Support for barangays, municipalities, cities, and provinces
Conclusion
Government expenditures are crucial for national development and ensuring the well-being of its citizens. They
reflect the government's priorities and commitments in various sectors of society.
References
• Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Philippines
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• Commission on Audit (COA), Philippines
[Link]
• Bureau of the Treasury (BTr), Philippines
[Link]
RICH FIELD M. HELARIO, LPT, MBM