#budget-management

#budget-management

A balanced portfolio prevents any one mission from going over budget, thus securing funds for other vital endeavors in NASA's science mission directorate.

Mayer's tenure included increasing the library budget by $6 million, hiring over two dozen new staff, and expanding services like Sunday openings at specific branches.

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was established in 2025 to increase government transparency, modernize technology, and cut wasteful spending, ultimately aiming to save taxpayer money.

"Those funding sources allow us to do all those things that keep Campbell, Campbell: filling potholes, fixing streets, repairing the infrastructure," said City Manager Brian Loventhal.

San Jose's budget trickery, marked by the use of 'encumbered' funds, prevents vital investments in city services and improvements, impacting residents and businesses for a decade.

We don't want the federal government to dictate to us what services get cut, Williams told The Mercury News.

The letter from state lawmakers questions the justification of layoffs, noting that the county holds a positive budget certification and has historically managed surplus funds.