IFO Releases
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program
October 31, 2019 | Economics and Other
In response to a legislative request, the Independent Fiscal Office published a research brief related to the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. The brief provides historical data of the program and examines the potential impact of proposed legislation.
This research brief was updated November 12, 2019 to take Act 43 of 2019 into consideration.
IFO News Stand-October Edition
October 24, 2019 | Economics and Other
The October edition of our monthly newsletter - The IFO News Stand. The release includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends.
PLEA Wage Contract Analysis
October 11, 2019 | Wage Contracts
This letter provides a fiscal impact analysis of the collective bargaining agreement between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Liquor Enforcement Association (PLEA).
FOSCEP Wage Contract Analysis
October 11, 2019 | Wage Contracts
This letter provides a fiscal impact analysis of the collective bargaining agreement between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Federation of State Cultural and Educational Professionals (FOSCEP).
Minimum Wage Increase Estimates
October 10, 2019 | Economics and Other
In response to a legislative request, the IFO transmitted a letter that expands upon a prior analysis on the impact of a proposed minimum wage increase.
Property Tax Replacement Estimates
October 04, 2019 | Property Tax
In response to a legislative request, the IFO transmitted a letter that provides revenue estimates for various proposed changes to the state tax code affecting personal income and sales and use taxes.
School District Property Tax Elimination
October 03, 2019 | Economics and Other
In response to a legislative request, the IFO transmitted a letter that estimates potential replacement revenues for school district property taxes described in House Bill 13.
September 2019
October 01, 2019 | Revenue & Economic Update
The Commonwealth collected $3.19 billion in General fund revenues for September, an increase of $143.8 million (4.7%) compared to September 2018.