In which scenario has the government run a budget surplus? In 2010, the government took in $4.9 billion and spent $4.9 billion. In 2000, the government took in $4.5 billion and spent $5.3 billion. In 2005, the government took in $5.3 billion and spent $4.9 billion. In 2015, the government took in $6.2 billion and spent $7.5 billion