The plan would raise only the $5.3 billion needed to meet this year's budget target.

The Administration says the bill exceeds its budget target by about $10 billion.

But it's now becoming a budget target in many towns.

But there must be clear budget targets and discipline first, they say, not merely the usual promises.

And regarding future years, there is strong skepticism that any budget targets will actually be met.

And all because the Greek government couldn't meet its budget targets for an €8bn loan disbursement.

Many city agencies have been told that they cannot fill job openings, to meet their budget targets.

There was a top-down effort to get everyone to meet their budget targets.

But during his administration, agencies have been allowed to hire so long as they meet their budget targets, officials said.

"We must significantly increase production to reach our budget target," the memo said.