1、Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code 98-319 GOVUpdated April 30, 2003The Largest Spending Programs inthe Federal Budget: FY2002 OutlaysOver $10 BillionBill Heniff Jr.Analyst in American National GovernmentGovernment and F
2、inance DivisionIn FY2002, federal outlays totaled $2,011 billion. Mandatory spending, notincluding net interest, ($1,106 billion) accounted for 55.0% of total federal outlays, whilediscretionary spending ($734 billion) accounted for 36.5%. Outlays for net interest ($171billion) accounted for 8.5%. F
3、Y2002 is the most recent fiscal year for which actualoutlays are available. This fact sheet identifies the largest spending programs with outlaysgreater than $10 billion. For more information on budget process, seehttp:/www.crs.gov/products/guides/guidehome.shtml .The federal budget consists of two
4、types of spending: mandatory and discretionary.Mandatory spending (also called direct spending) is provided by substantive law. Mostmandatory spending programs are funded by permanent appropriations, but some arefunded in annual appropriations acts. In either case, the spending amounts for mandatory
