Federal Transfers Exceed $1 Trillion
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The federal government spent $1.08 trillion on transfers to state and local governments in 2023. Such spending has increased rapidly in both inflation-adjusted terms and as a share of the economy, and is a significant factor behind large budget deficits and excessive federal control over the country.
Updated March 28, 2024
Source: Office of Management and Budget