Many believe the work should be financed by the 'public purse'. [=should be paid for by the government]
Companies are expected to 'loosen the purse strings' as the economy improves.
School administrators are already 'tightening (the) purse strings'.
(..) commanded by someone who can. - I need more men. - You'll get . - Lord Baelish will see it paid for. - I will? You found money for a champion's purse, you can find money to keep the peace. I'll also give you of my household guard - till the crowds have left. - Thank you, my lord Hand, ser. (..)2011 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things Season: 1 Episode 4