Budget

From Simcountry

Each simyear, you have the opportunity to set the annual budget. If you forget to set the budget for the following year, or if you deviate significantly from your proposed budget, the consequences are minor at best. The budget is supposed to be a guestimate for how much you are going to spend on each of the various items your country spends money on. It does not affect how much you can actually spend, or how much you actually will spend. Currently, budget is something best ignored.