The Functional and Economic Classifi cation of Expenditures *
1.1 Functional Classifi cation
Budget expenditures classifi ed by functions are expenditures based on the government purposes in providing public services. These functions are based on the International Monetary Fund * which classifi es government activities into 10 major groups.
General Services
1. General Public Services
2. Defense
3. Public Order and Safety
Economic Affairs
4. Economic Affairs
Community and Social Services
5. Environmental Protection
6. Housing and Community Amenities
7. Health
8. Recreation, Culture, and Religion
9. Education
10. Social Protection