In its budget request for fiscal year 2023, CBO requested appropriations of $64.6 million, up from $61 million requested for 2022. The request is based on strong interest in CBO’s work from Congressional leadership, committees, and Members.
February 2022
The federal budget deficit was $259 billion in the first four months of fiscal year 2022, CBO estimates. That amount is less than deficits recorded for the same period in the two prior years.