Administrative cost: The price paid by the government for the public management of the society and the provision of public services to the public, including direct administrative costs and indirect administrative costs. Which of the following does not involve administrative costs:. ['A government department merges agencies to streamline workforce and streamline staff.', 'In order to cope with the increase in private cars, a district government has established two new underground public parking lots.', 'A commercial bank opened a mobile banking business for the convenience of customers.', 'A public security bureau recruits traffic assistants to assist traffic police in maintaining traffic order.']