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Is a deficit budget ever a balanced budget?

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Simple question, Can a Council by law set a deficit budget when they are meant to be balanced? It seems the two terms contradict.
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It may be acceptable in certain limited circumstances. For example, if a council has accrued excessive reserves, their external auditor may suggest that a budget with more spending then income is set to run them down a bit.
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