IFO Releases
Five Year Economic and Budget Outlook
October 15, 2019 | Revenue Estimates
Announcement: The IFO will present its Five-Year Economic and Budget Outlook at 1:30 p.m. on November 14th at Harrisburg University. The Tax Foundation and ITEP will also make presentations.
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).
2019 Wage Contracts Summary Table
October 11, 2019 | Wage Contracts
This table provides an up-to-date summary of the recent wage contracts analyzed by the IFO. Additional estimates will be provided after the relevant contract detail has been transmitted to the IFO by the Office of Administration.
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 | News Stand & 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.
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.
Senior Spending and Tax Revenues
September 27, 2019 | News Stand & Other
In response to a legislative request, the IFO transmitted a letter that analyzes (1) state spending dedicated to seniors, (2) the share of certain tax revenues remitted by seniors and (3) potential changes in senior migration patterns due to proposed tax law changes.
IFO NEWS STAND - SEPTEMBER EDITION
September 25, 2019 | News Stand & Other
The September 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.
Management and Non-Represented Wage Contract Analysis
September 25, 2019 | Wage Contracts
In response to a legislative request, the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) has issued a cost analysis that assumes management and non-represented employees will receive salary increases consistent with the new collective bargaining agreements.