What does the cryptic crossword clue "Treasurer's problem concerning specific objective (9)" mean?

The definition is "Treasurer’s problem". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OVER (synonym="concerning") + SP (synonym="specific") + END (synonym="objective") = OVERSPEND; definition: "Treasurer's problem" The answer is OVERSPEND.

Treasurer's problem concerning specific objective (9)

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