budget deficit

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He has implemented major austerity measures — including more than 1,000 layoffs last year — to shore up a gaping budget deficit.

From Los Angeles Times

At present, around 70% of all schools in Northern Ireland are in budget deficit.

From BBC

At the county level, staff previously predicted a budget deficit of $303 million, partly because Measure A was expected to bring in less revenue next fiscal year as the economy slowed and consumers spent less.

From Los Angeles Times

The council's education committee heard last November how schools were expected to report budget deficits this year, worth an estimated £6 million.

From BBC

Unified warns of likely staff layoffs and future budget deficits.

From Los Angeles Times