overspending

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However, the company also raised capital-expenditure estimates for 2026, sparking fears of overspending.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

“Unchecked overspending and liability claims continue to be a major cause of financial troubles,” he said in a February statement, ahead of the mayor’s budget proposal, which offered a more hold-the-line approach.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The controller has a bully pulpit to vent about the city’s dire financial straits, as well as auditing powers to unearth where the city might be overspending, but does not actually manage the budget.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

He believes Microsoft has “excellent visibility” into long-term demand, which reduces the risk of overspending.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

A pattern of overspending has been in place for half a century.

From State of the Union Address by Reagan, Ronald