"Government waste" refers to inefficient or unnecessary spending of taxpayer money by the government. It means using resources in ways that are not productive or beneficial to the public.
Sentences with «government waste»
For months, they have been holding up public employees as prime examples of government waste. (voices.washingtonpost.com)
Both think police overtime is out of control and want to cut government waste. (newsday.com)
Surely cuts in government waste must go to substantially reducing public borrowing. (conservativehome.blogs.com)