Provided and maintained by the US Census Bureau, the Consolidated Federal Funds Reports give one an appreciation of just how extensive are the government's outlays and obligations. Accessible by state or county, the reports publish direct federal expenditures and other federally facilitated programs in infinite detail. Making available yearly accounts of federal expenditures to individual states for retirement and disability, among other things, the report also tracks indirect outlays such as wages and salaries, federal grants, procurement contracts, and insurance programs. For instance, just in case you have ever wondered how much the federal government spends to help fill potholes or combat weeds in your neighborhood, this is the place to look.
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