It is one thing, to increase the C&C budget, because of inflation.

It is completely another thing, to increase the C&C budget, because the C&C can't spend within its means.

An experienced housewife, knows how to keep within her budget.  She knows, that when she over spends, that it was a big exception to her budget, and was absolutely necessary.

Maybe the C&C, should hire a bunch of experienced housewives, to advise the C&C?