1. Inefficient, unnecessary, or extravagant spending of public funds by government agencies or officials
The audit revealed significant government waste in the defense department budget.
A auditoria revelou desperdício governamental significativo no orçamento do departamento de defesa.
2. Misuse or squandering of taxpayer money on projects or programs that provide little public benefit
Citizens are concerned about government waste in construction projects.
Os cidadãos estão preocupados com desperdício governamental em projetos de construção.