Context: The overall expenditure reductions were accomplished through elimination of vacant positions , reductions in overtime , and postponement of new vehicle and equipment purchases . No workers were laid off . The main budget will utilize savings due to centralized purchasing and centralized facility maintenance . Councilmember Dan Ward has proposed a local law to create an Office of Centralized Purchasing .

Question: What was the importance behind the reasoning for expenditure reductions ?
Options:
0. It was successful in accomplishing it with no one getting laid off .
1. None of the above choices .
2. The elimination of vacant positions really shows commitment to new employees .
3. The reductions in overtime show that workers are overworked .
Answer: 0