The phrase "spending constraints" refers to limits or restrictions placed on how much money a person or organization can spend. It means being mindful of and controlling expenses within a specific budget or financial plan. Full definition
And yet no government has really solved the problem of how to finance the infrastructure we need within the public spending constraints we have. (politics.co.uk)
This will be a tough planning challenge for national and local government, against a background of spending constraints and growing numbers of schools moving outside of local education authority control. (bbc.co.uk)
This could be especially problematic for workers with children or those who face other spending constraints, because they're forced to follow the pension plans» mandatory contribution rates even if they might prefer more upfront cash and less in savings. (educationnext.org)