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 ?
Answer: It was successful in accomplishing it with no one getting laid off .None of the above choices .The elimination of vacant positions really shows commitment to new employees .The reductions in overtime show that workers are overworked .