Budget Accounts
Financial and activity reports submitted by agencies include details of spending data by budget accounts set up in their financial systems. A breakdown of spending data by budget accountsAn organized set of activities, programs, or services directed towards a common purpose or goal. and the associated budget functionBudget classification used by congress to represent national needs being addressed regardless of the agency administering the program is summarized below.
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
$ (Thousands) |
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Compensation and Pensions | Benefits Programs | Veterans Benefits and Services | $233,331 | $233,331 |
Medical Facilities | Veterans Health Administration | Veterans Benefits and Services | $33,228 | $500 |
General Operating Expenses | Departmental Administration | Veterans Benefits and Services | $4,505 | $1,987 |
National Cemetery Administration | Departmental Administration | Veterans Benefits and Services | $1,516 | $30 |
Information Technology Systems | Departmental Administration | Veterans Benefits and Services | $100 | $100 |
Grants for Construction of State Extended Care Facilities | Departmental Administration | Veterans Benefits and Services | $0 | $0 |
Total† | $272,681 | $235,948 |
†Totals may not add up because of rounding.
Source: Federal Agency Financial and Activity Reports.