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Aug 15, 2026
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COMMENTARY: The hidden side of government spending
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Article Excerpt
When governments announce a new program, it usually receives considerable public attention. The proposal is debated in the Legislative Assembly, included in the budget speech and the annual estimates of revenue and expenditures, reviewed by legislative committees, and ultimately, after spending the monies, reflected in the public accounts (another term for the government’s financial statements). […]
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