IFO Releases
SNAP Policy Changes Expand Program
January 03, 2024 | Economics and Other
This research brief uses the latest data from the US Dept of Agriculture to examine post-pandemic SNAP trends. Since November 2019, policy and definition changes have increased the number of recipients by 16% and the average monthly benefit by 52%.
December 2023 Revenue Update
January 02, 2024 | Revenue & Economic Update
The Commonwealth collected $3.70 billion in General Fund revenues for December, a decrease of $342.2 million (-8.5%) compared to December 2022.
Gasoline Consumption Remains Subdued
December 19, 2023 | Economics and Other
The IFO updated a gasoline consumption research brief published in January 2023 with additional consumption and retail pump price data. Gasoline consumption remains well below pre-pandemic levels partially due to the continuation of hybrid and remote work schedules for some workers.
Tags: brief, consumption, gasoline, research
Testimony on the 2023 Basic Education Funding Commission Survey
December 15, 2023 | Economics and Other
Director Matthew Knittel provided testimony to the Basic Education Funding Commission on the results from the 2023 Basic Education Funding Commission Survey.
The IFO response to questions raised at the BEFC hearing can be found here.
PSEA Wage Contract Analysis
December 14, 2023 | Wage Contracts
This letter provides a fiscal impact analysis of the collective bargaining agreement between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA), Non-Tenured Teachers Unit.
2023 Impact Fee Estimate
December 13, 2023 | Energy
This report uses recent data published by the Department of Environmental Protection to project CY 2023 Impact Fee collections (remitted April 2024). Collections are estimated to be $174.0 million, a decrease of $104.8 million from the prior year.
Cigarette Tax Collections Collapse Since Pandemic
December 11, 2023 | Economics and Other
This research brief highlights the dramatic decline in federal, state and Philadelphia cigarette tax collections since FY 2018-19.
OPEIU Wage Contract Analysis
December 07, 2023 | Wage Contracts
This letter provides a fiscal impact analysis of the collective bargaining agreement between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Office and Professional Employees International Union, Healthcare Pennsylvania (OPEIU).
PDA Wage Contract Analysis
December 07, 2023 | Wage Contracts
This letter provides a fiscal impact analysis of the collective bargaining agreement between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Doctors Alliance (PDA).
SEIU Healthcare Wage Contract Analysis
December 06, 2023 | Wage Contracts
This letter provides a fiscal impact analysis of the collective bargaining agreement between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) Healthcare Pennsylvania.