Accountability and Cost Efficiency Goals Amplified in Biden's $6.9 Trillion Budget Proposal.

President Biden has unveiled a $6.9 trillion budget proposal for fiscal 2024 that aims to ensure an equitable, effective, and accountable government while cutting wasteful spending and cracking down on fraud. The proposal includes $1.7 trillion in base discretionary funding, with increases in both non-defense discretionary spending and defense funding. The budget supports the implementation of the President's Management Agenda and focuses on goals such as boosting "Made in America" policies, enhancing government customer service, and promoting clean energy solutions. Other priorities include funding for law enforcement agencies, biodefense and pandemic preparedness, and climate change initiatives. The budget also seeks to cut wasteful spending and crack down on fraud and identity theft. However, clashes with Republicans and a potential government shutdown may arise, and the federal government faces a deadline to avoid a debt ceiling breach. [Extracted from the article]