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State and Local Tax Revenues: A 50 State Comparison This report uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Federation of Tax Administrators to facilitate a comparison of state and local tax systems across the 50 states. The report examines (1) the relative level of state and local taxes across states, (2) the distribution of state and local taxes across revenue sources (e.g., income, sales and property) and (3) state debt levels. Tags: comparison, local, state, tax
STATE AND LOCAL TAX REVENUES: A 50 STATE COMPARISON This report uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Federation of Tax Administrators to facilitate a comparison of state and local tax systems across the 50 states. The report examines (1) the relative level of state and local taxes across states, (2) the distribution of state and local taxes across revenue sources (e.g., income, sales and property) and (3) state debt levels. Tags: comparison, local, state, tax
State and Local Tax Revenues: A 50 State Comparison This report uses the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Federation of Tax Administrators to facilitate a comparison of state and local tax systems across the 50 states. The report examines (1) the relative level of state and local taxes across states, (2) the distribution of state and local taxes across revenue sources (e.g., income, sales and property) and (3) state debt levels. Tags: comparison, local, state, tax
State and Local Taxes: A Comparison Across States This report uses the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Federation of Tax Administrators to facilitate a comparison of state and local tax systems across the fifty states. The report examines (1) the relative level of state and local taxes across states, (2) the distribution of state and local taxes across revenue sources (e.g., income, sales and property) and (3) state debt levels. Tags: comparison, local, state, tax
September 2023 Monthly Economic Update The Monthly Economic Update provides data and insight on current trends that impact the state economy.  09/14/2023
AFSCME Wage Contract Analysis This letter provides a fiscal impact analysis of the collective bargaining agreement between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the American Federation of state, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 13. 08/29/2023
August 2023 Monthly Economic Update The Monthly Economic Update provides data and insight on current trends that impact the state economy.  08/23/2023
Property Tax Burden By County This research brief uses (1) income data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Internal Revenue Service and (2) property tax data from the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Department of Community and Economic Development to estimate county-level property tax burdens across the state for 2021.  08/22/2023
July 2023 Monthly Economic Update The Monthly Economic Update provides data and insight on current trends that impact the state economy.  07/12/2023
June 2023 Monthly Economic Update The Monthly Economic Update provides data and insight on current trends that impact the state economy.  06/26/2023
Official Revenue Estimate FY 2023-24 The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) released its official revenue estimate for FY 2023-24. Updated estimates for FY 2022-23 are included. Methodology 06/20/2023
Student Loan Repayment Moratorium Ends As part of its annual revenue estimate, the IFO modeled the economic and revenue impact from the scheduled end of the student loan moratorium in September 2023. An IMPLAN economic simulation finds that annual state nominal GDP will decline by $3.4 billion while sales tax revenues decline by $125 million and personal income tax by $40 million. 06/12/2023
May 2023 Monthly Economic Update The Monthly Economic Update provides data and insight on current trends that impact the state economy. 05/23/2023
PA Taxpayers Continue to Migrate South The IFO posted a research brief that uses recent IRS tax data to track migration between states for 2020 and 2021. The IRS data indicate Pennsylvania net domestic migration was -14,376 (-0.11% of state population), which ranked 34th across all states. Large net inflows came from border states and net outflows went to southern states, most notably Florida. The adjusted gross income averaged $46,600 for the inflow group and $52,300 for outflows, with a total net flow of nearly -$2.0 billion. 05/03/2023
APRIL 2023 MONTHLY ECONOMIC UPDATE The Monthly Economic Update provides data and insight on current trends that impact the state economy. 04/25/2023
Expiration of the Enhanced FMAP The IFO posted a fourth research brief that examines the end or phase-out of various programs tied to the federal public health emergency that will impact the state economy. The brief examines the fiscal impact on the Commonwealth that will result from the phaseout of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) and disenrollments due to the elimination of the continuous coverage requirement. The analysis finds a $1.70 billion net increase in state costs for FY 2023-24 and $2.13 billion the year after. The report was originally posted on March 17, 2023 and was updated on April 6, 2023 for technical changes to the FMAP enhancement for newly eligible enrollees. The updated report also includes revised estimates from DHS for FY 23-24 expenditures covered by the enhanced FMAP phaseout. 04/06/2023
Senate Budget Hearing Request The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) responded to questions raised at the office’s budget hearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee. The questions relate to net migration for Pennsylvania, U3 and U6 unemployment rates, tax burden and labor force participation rates for Pennsylvania and border states, Pennsylvania’s declining workforce and the Pennsylvania Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit. 04/05/2023
APRIL 2023 MONTHLY ECONOMIC UPDATE The Monthly Economic Update provides data and insight on current trends that impact the state economy. 04/04/2023
state Rainy Day and General Fund Balances The IFO posted a new research brief that uses published data from The Pew Charitable Trusts to rank states based on the ratio of (1) Rainy Day Fund balances and (2) Total Balances (Rainy Day plus General Fund) to General Fund expenditures for enacted FY 2022-23 budgets. 03/24/2023
March 2023 Monthly Economic Update The March edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends. 03/21/2023
Budget Hearing Materials 2023 The Independent Fiscal Office submitted materials to the Senate Appropriations Committee ahead of its budget hearing. The packet includes data on the state economy, revenues, demographics and other miscellaneous topics. 03/16/2023
Emergency Rental Assistance Ends The IFO posted a third research brief that examines the end or phase-out of various programs tied to the federal public health emergency that will impact the state economy. The brief examines trends in eviction filings since the onset of the pandemic and the use of $1.6 billion in funds received for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program throughout the state. 03/06/2023
Natural Gas Production Report, 2022Q4 This report for the fourth quarter of 2022 uses data collected by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts.  03/02/2023
Pennsylvania Electricity Update The IFO posted a research brief that provides an overview of the Pennsylvania electricity market. For 2022, PA remains the top exporter of electricity across all states. The next largest state (AL) exported 40% less electricity. 03/01/2023
Summary and Analysis of Annual PSERS Stress Test Report Pursuant to Act 128 of 2020, the IFO issued a report that summarizes results from the Public School Employees Retirement System’s (PSERS) recent stress test report. Based on PSERS baseline projections, the IFO projects that from FY 2023-24 to FY 2050-51, the Commonwealth will use $46.5 billion in General Fund revenues (2.3%) for the state’s share of public school employer pension contributions. Relative to baseline projections, the report also summarizes the impact from scenarios that allow investment performance to exceed and fall short of baseline assumptions. 03/01/2023
Post-Pandemic Child Care Cliff The IFO posted a second research brief that examines the end or phase-out of various programs tied to the federal public health emergency that will impact the state economy. The brief examines the impact that nearly $820 million in federal support had on the child care industry and its employees, and the funding cliff the industry will encounter in the near future. 02/23/2023
state and Local Tax Revenues: A 50 state Comparison This report uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Federation of Tax Administrators to facilitate a comparison of state and local tax systems across the 50 states. The report examines (1) the relative level of state and local taxes across states, (2) the distribution of state and local taxes across revenue sources (e.g., income, sales and property) and (3) state debt levels. 02/21/2023
SNAP Emergency Allotments End in February The IFO posted a research brief that is the first in a series that examines the end or phase-out of various programs tied to the federal public health emergency that will impact the state economy. The brief quantifies the impact from the end of SNAP emergency allotments in February 2023. This research brief was reposted on February 2, 2023 to change the 2023 summer benefit to $120 per child. 01/27/2023
Analysis of Proposed Changes to state Motor Fuel Taxes The IFO published a letter in response to a request from Chairman Grove for a static and dynamic analysis of proposed changes to state motor fuel taxes. The proposal would reduce those taxes and replace lost revenues with motor vehicle sales and use taxes. 01/26/2023
JANUARY 2023 MONTHLY ECONOMIC UPDATE The January edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends. 01/25/2023
Resource Manufacturing Tax Credit Act 48 of 2017 requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to review all state tax credits over a five-year period. For the fifth year, the IFO reviewed the Manufacturing, Resource Manufacturing, Rural Jobs and Investment, and Waterfront Development Tax Credits. Click on the link to access the Resource Manufacturing Tax Credit Report. 01/05/2023
Manufacturing Tax Credit Act 48 of 2017 requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to review all state tax credits over a five-year period. For the fifth year, the IFO reviewed the Manufacturing, Resource Manufacturing, Rural Jobs and Investment, and Waterfront Development Tax Credits. Click on the link to access the Manufacturing Tax Credit Report. 01/05/2023
Rural Jobs and Investment Tax Credit Act 48 of 2017 requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to review all state tax credits over a five-year period. For the fifth year, the IFO reviewed the Manufacturing, Resource Manufacturing, Rural Jobs and Investment, and Waterfront Development Tax Credits. Click on the link to access the Rural Jobs and Investment Tax Credit Report. The report was amended on February 17, 2023 to include updates to Table 3.1 on page 14. Following publication of the RJITC report, the IFO became aware of a data discrepancy contained within a referenced study. As a result, the RJITC report was updated to exclude references to the “Evaluation of Alabama’s Entertainment Industry Incentive Program and New Markets Development Program” on February 23, 2023. 01/05/2023
Waterfront Development Tax Credit Act 48 of 2017 requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to review all state tax credits over a five-year period. For the fifth year, the IFO reviewed the Manufacturing, Resource Manufacturing, Rural Jobs and Investment, and Waterfront Development Tax Credits. Click on the link to access the Waterfront Development Tax Credit Report. 01/05/2023
PA Population Contracts Since 2020 The IFO published a research brief that uses the latest Census data to rank states based on net migration between states since 2020. During the past two years, Pennsylvania recorded a net domestic outflow of 16,220. Relative to state population, the net outflow caused state population to contract by 0.1%, which ranked 29th across all states. 01/04/2023
December 2022 Monthly Economic Update The December edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends. 12/20/2022
Tax Credits and Economic Development Incentives This research brief presents data on Pennsylvania tax credits and economic development incentives for fiscal years (FY) 2017-18 through FY 2022-23. The tables provide annual detail on tax credit utilization or awards, state spending or grants, job training programs and state loan programs. Fiscal year 2022-23 amounts are budgeted, authorized or projected and may differ from final amounts expended or awarded for the year. The brief also highlights recent changes to incentive program spending or utilization. This research brief was reposted on December 21 to correct a text error on page 1.  12/15/2022
Natural Gas Production Report, 2022Q3 This report for the third quarter of 2022 uses data collected by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts.  12/05/2022
Summary and Analysis of Annual SERS Stress Test Report Pursuant to Act 128 of 2020, the IFO issued a report that summarizes results from the state Employee Retirement System’s (SERS) recent stress test report. Based on SERS baseline projections, the IFO projects that over the next 20 years, Commonwealth agencies will use $17.8 billion in General Fund revenues (1.5%) for employer pension contributions. Relative to baseline projections, the report also summarizes the impact from scenarios that allow investment performance and member salary growth to exceed and fall short of baseline assumptions. 12/01/2022
November 2022 Monthly Economic Update The November edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic, and fiscal trends.  11/21/2022
Where Did the Workers Go? This research brief updates a prior release in August 2022 to show data for more recent months and new demographic projections from the IFO’s Demographic Outlook report. The IFO published a research brief that examines the factors that caused the PA labor force to contract by 120,000 workers since the start of the pandemic. The updated research brief focuses on the interaction between recent and projected demographic trends and the contraction of the state labor force.   10/25/2022
October 2022 Monthly Economic Update The October edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic, and fiscal trends. 10/24/2022
2022 Demographic Outlook Section 604-B (a)(2) of the Administrative Code of 1929 specifies that the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) shall “provide an assessment of the state’s current fiscal condition and a projection of what the fiscal condition will be during the next five years. The assessment shall take into account the state of the economy, demographics, revenues and expenditures.” This report fulfills the demographics obligation for the IFO’s release of the Economic and Budget Outlook for Fiscal Years 2022-23 to 2027-28. 10/05/2022
SEPTEMBER 2022 MONTHLY ECONOMIC UPDATE The September edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends. 09/19/2022
Property Tax Burden by County This research brief uses (1) income data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Internal Revenue Service and (2) property tax data from the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Department of Community and Economic Development to estimate county-level property tax burdens across the state for 2020.  09/06/2022
Monthly and Quarterly Revenue Estimates This report provides revenue distributions based on the FY 2022-23 projections contained in the Official Revenue Estimate published by the IFO on June 23, 2022 and the statutory changes that were enacted with the FY 2022-23 state budget. 09/01/2022
August 2022 Monthly Economic Update The August edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends. 08/22/2022
Natural Gas Production Report, 2022Q2 This report for the second quarter of 2022 uses data collected by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts.  08/18/2022
July 2022 Monthly Economic Update The July edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends.  07/25/2022
Official Revenue Estimate FY 2022-23 The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) released its official revenue estimate for FY 2022-23. Updated estimates for FY 2021-22 are included. Methodology 06/23/2022
JUNE 2022 MONTHLY ECONOMIC UPDATE The June edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends.  06/16/2022
Inflation's Impact on the Pennsylvania Economy On June 8, Director Matthew Knittel will make a brief presentation to the House Majority Policy Committee on the impact of inflation on the state economy and budget. 06/07/2022
PA Residents Migrating to Southern states The IFO posted a research brief that uses recent IRS tax data to track migration between states for 2019 and 2020. The IRS data show large net inflows from most border states and net outflows to southern states, most notably Florida. Net outflows were much heavier for residents age 55 and older. 06/02/2022
Natural Gas Production Report, 2022Q1 This report for the first quarter of 2022 uses data collected by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts. 05/26/2022
May 2022 Monthly Economic Update The May edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends.  05/19/2022
Department of Education Act 48 of 2017 requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to develop performance-based budget plans for all agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction once every five years. For the fourth year, the IFO reviewed the Departments of Aging, Agriculture, Education, Human Services (Part 3), Labor and Industry and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.  Click on the link to access the performance-based budget review for the Department of Education. Tabled by the PBB Board on January 26, 2022. The report was updated on January 31, 2022 for technical changes on pages 10, 15 and 16. The report was updated on April 26, 2022. The amended report includes additions requested by the PBB Board on March 9, 2022. The board’s request can be viewed here: http://www.ifo.state.pa.us//Resources/Documents/PBB_Board_Amend_03_09_22.pdf The underlying data for the dot plots can be viewed here: http://www.ifo.state.pa.us//Resources/Documents/DotPlotData.xlsx Approved by the PBB Board on May 25, 2022.  04/27/2022
April 2022 Monthly Economic Update The April edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends.  04/12/2022
March 2022 Monthly Economic Update The March edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends.  03/18/2022
Natural Gas Production Report, 2021Q4 This report for the fourth quarter of 2021 uses data collected by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts. 02/22/2022
Budget Hearing Materials 2022 The Independent Fiscal Office submitted materials to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees ahead of its budget hearings. The packet includes data on the state economy, revenues, demographics and other miscellaneous topics. 02/22/2022
February 2022 Monthly Economic Update The February edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends.  02/09/2022
Mixed-Use Development Tax Credit Act 48 of 2017 requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to review all state tax credits over a five-year period. For the fourth year, the IFO reviewed the Brewers', Coal Refuse Energy and Reclamation, Educational and Mixed-Use Development Tax Credits. Click on the link to access the Mixed-Use Development Tax Credit Report. 01/20/2022
Brewers' Tax Credit Act 48 of 2017 requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to review all state tax credits over a five-year period. For the fourth year, the IFO reviewed the Brewers', Coal Refuse Energy and Reclamation, Educational and Mixed-Use Development Tax Credits. Click on the link to access the Brewers’ Tax Credit Report. 01/20/2022
Educational Tax Credits Act 48 of 2017 requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to review all state tax credits over a five-year period. For the fourth year, the IFO reviewed the Brewers', Coal Refuse Energy and Reclamation, Educational and Mixed-Use Development Tax Credits. Click on the link to access the Educational Tax Credits Report. 01/20/2022
Coal Refuse Energy and Reclamation Tax Credit Act 48 of 2017 requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to review all state tax credits over a five-year period. For the fourth year, the IFO reviewed the Brewers', Coal Refuse Energy and Reclamation, Educational and Mixed-Use Development Tax Credits. Click on the link to access the Coal Refuse Energy and Reclamation Tax Credit Report. 01/20/2022
state AND LOCAL TAX REVENUES: A 50 state COMPARISON This report uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Federation of Tax Administrators to facilitate a comparison of state and local tax systems across the 50 states. The report examines (1) the relative level of state and local taxes across states, (2) the distribution of state and local taxes across revenue sources (e.g., income, sales and property) and (3) state debt levels. 01/19/2022
January 2022 Monthly Economic News The January edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends. 01/17/2022
December 2021 Economic Update The December edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends. 12/07/2021
Pennsylvania Economic Development Incentives This research brief presents data on Pennsylvania economic development incentives for fiscal years (FY) 2015-16 through FY 2020-21. The tables provide annual detail on tax credit utilization or awards, state spending or grants, job training programs and state loan programs. The brief also highlights recent changes to incentive programs spending or utilization. 11/29/2021
Natural Gas Production Report, 2021Q3 This report for the third quarter of 2021 uses data collected by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts. 11/22/2021
2021 Demographic Outlook Section 604-B (a)(2) of the Administrative Code of 1929 specifies that the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) shall “provide an assessment of the state’s current fiscal condition and a projection of what the fiscal condition will be during the next five years. The assessment shall take into account the state of the economy, demographics, revenues and expenditures.” This report fulfills the demographics obligation for the IFO’s release of the Economic and Budget Outlook for Fiscal Year 2021-22 to 2026-27. 11/15/2021
November 2021 Economic Update The November edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends. 11/10/2021
School District Property Tax Forecast This report contains the IFO's updated forecast of school district property tax collections from FY 2020-21 to FY 2025-26. This report updates the forecast that the IFO published in February 2021 and includes (1) actual FY 2019-20 current-year property tax collections, (2) the impact from FY 2021-22 millage rates and (3) new wage projections that increase the statewide average weekly wage (SAWW) portion of the Act 1 Index projection. 11/08/2021
Labor Market Update - October 2021 The IFO released its monthly update that tracks the state labor market. The jobs shortfall expanded in September on a year-over-year (YOY) basis relative to a no-pandemic scenario. For September, the computed YOY change in payroll jobs is -384,800, compared to -365,500 for August. 10/26/2021
October 2021 Economic Update The October edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends. 10/07/2021
Public Pension Status and Outlook The IFO released a research brief that provides a status update and outlook for public pension systems in Pennsylvania. Data for state and local systems show that while the fiscal health of public pension systems has improved in recent years, the overall unfunded liability remains significant. 09/28/2021
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Act 48 of 2017 requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to develop performance-based budget plans for all agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction once every five years. For the third year, the IFO reviewed the Department of Transportation, Department of Human Services (Part 2), Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and Pennsylvania state Police. Click on the link to access the performance-based budget review for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. 09/24/2021
Department of Human Services - Part 2 Act 48 of 2017 requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to develop performance-based budget plans for all agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction once every five years. For the third year, the IFO reviewed the Department of Transportation, Department of Human Services (Part 2), Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and Pennsylvania state Police. Click on the link to access the performance-based budget review for the Department of Human Services (Part 2). 09/24/2021
Department of Transportation Act 48 of 2017 requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to develop performance-based budget plans for all agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction once every five years. For the third year, the IFO reviewed the Department of Transportation, Department of Human Services (Part 2), Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and Pennsylvania state Police. Click on the link to access the performance-based budget review for the Department of Transportation. 09/24/2021
Pennsylvania state Police Act 48 of 2017 requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to develop performance-based budget plans for all agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction once every five years. For the third year, the IFO reviewed the Department of Transportation, Department of Human Services (Part 2), Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and Pennsylvania state Police. Click on the link to access the performance-based budget review for the Pennsylvania state Police. 09/24/2021
Keystone Special Development Zone Tax Credit Act 48 of 2017 requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to review all state tax credits over a five-year period. For the third year, the IFO reviewed the Neighborhood Assistance Program, Resource Enhancement and Protection Program, Entertainment Economic Enhancement Program, Video Game Production and Keystone Special Development Zone Tax Credits. Click on the link to access the Keystone Special Development Zone Tax Credit Report. 09/24/2021
Labor Market Update - September 2021 The IFO released its monthly update that tracks the state labor market. The labor market contracted slightly in August on a year-over-year basis relative to a no-pandemic scenario. These data reflect the final month of federal unemployment compensation benefits. 09/20/2021
September 2021 Economic Update The September edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends. 09/16/2021
Monthly and Quarterly Revenue Estimates This report provides revenue distributions based on the FY 2021-22 projections contained in the Official Revenue Estimate published by the IFO on June 22, 2021 and the statutory changes that were enacted with the FY 2021-22 state budget. 08/31/2021
Property Tax Burden by County This research brief uses (1) income data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Internal Revenue Service and (2) property tax data from the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Department of Community and Economic Development to estimate and rank county-level property tax burdens across the state for 2019. Note: This research brief was originally posted on 8/17/2021. It has been updated to include a map that displays school district property tax burdens by county.  08/25/2021
Natural Gas Production Report, 2021Q2 This report for the second quarter of 2021 uses data collected by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts. 08/24/2021
Labor Market Update- August 2021 The IFO released its monthly update that tracks the state labor market. The labor market continued to improve in July as pandemic-related job losses declined from the prior month. 08/24/2021
state Pension System Testimony Director Matthew Knittel provided testimony regarding the state pension systems to the House state Government Committee, Subcommittee on Public Pensions, Benefits and Risk Management. 08/19/2021
August 2021 Economic Update The August edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends.  08/12/2021
Labor Market Update- July 2021 The IFO issued a new monthly publication that tracks the state labor market. The labor market improved in June as pandemic-related job losses declined following stagnation in previous months.  07/19/2021
July 2021 Economic Update The July edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends.  07/14/2021
state Pension System Update Director Matthew Knittel provided a state pension system update for the PICPA Not-for-Profit and Government Accounting Conference. 07/13/2021
Labor Market Update - June 23, 2021 The IFO released its second edition of a new monthly publication that tracks conditions in the state labor market. Despite significant federal stimulus and job openings/quit rates at series highs, the May payroll jobs data do not reveal any reduction in pandemic-related job losses.  06/23/2021
Official Revenue Estimate FY 2021-22 The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) released its official revenue estimate for FY 2021-22. Updated estimates for FY 2020-21 are included. Methodology 06/22/2021
June 2021 Economic Update The June edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends. 06/17/2021
Labor Market Update- June 2021 The IFO issued a new monthly publication that tracks the state labor market. The data show that the pace of payroll jobs creation has stagnated despite significant federal stimulus. 06/03/2021
Natural Gas Production Report, 2021Q1 This report for the first quarter of 2021 uses data collected by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts. 05/24/2021
May 2021 Economic Update The May edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends.  05/18/2021
Economic Impact of Federal Stimulus This research brief examines the impact of certain federal stimulus programs enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic on Pennsylvania residents and the economy. It estimates the total amount of federal stimulus provided directly to individuals by income group and considers the impact on employment, output, and whether the infusion of federal monies into the state economy is conducive to raising the state minimum wage. 05/10/2021
April 2021 Economic Update The April edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends.  04/28/2021
PBB Overview Presentation for PSP and DMVA IFO presentation of Performance-Based Budget overview and agency highlights for the Pennsylvania state Police and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is posted on the website. 04/28/2021
Resource Enhancement and Protection Program Tax Credit Act 48 of 2017 requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to review all state tax credits over a five-year period. For the third year, the IFO reviewed the Neighborhood Assistance Program, Resource Enhancement and Protection Program, Entertainment Economic Enhancement Program, Video Game Production and Keystone Special Development Zone Tax Credits. Click on the link to access the Resource Enhancement and Protection Program Tax Credit Report. IFO Letter to the SCC 04/23/2021
School Property Tax, Senior Spending and Tax Revenues In response to a legislative request, the IFO transmitted a letter that updates previous analyses on state and local budget issues, including (1) the IFO school district property tax forecast, (2) potential revenue sources that could replace school district property taxes if eliminated, (3) state spending dedicated to seniors, (4) the share of certain tax revenues remitted by seniors, (5) tax treatment of retirement income by state and (6) migration patterns by age groups. 04/23/2021
Entertainment Economic Enhancement Program Tax Credit Act 48 of 2017 requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to review all state tax credits over a five-year period. For the third year, the IFO reviewed the Neighborhood Assistance Program, Resource Enhancement and Protection Program, Entertainment Economic Enhancement Program, Video Game Production and Keystone Special Development Zone Tax Credits. Click on the link to access the Entertainment Economic Enhancement Program Tax Credit Report. 04/23/2021
Neighborhood Assistance Program Tax Credit Act 48 of 2017 requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to review all state tax credits over a five-year period. For the third year, the IFO reviewed the Neighborhood Assistance Program, Resource Enhancement and Protection Program, Entertainment Economic Enhancement Program, Video Game Production and Keystone Special Development Zone Tax Credits. Click on the link to access the Neighborhood Assistance Program Tax Credit Report. 04/23/2021
Video Game Production Tax Credit Act 48 of 2017 requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to review all state tax credits over a five-year period. For the third year, the IFO reviewed the Neighborhood Assistance Program, Resource Enhancement and Protection Program, Entertainment Economic Enhancement Program, Video Game Production and Keystone Special Development Zone Tax Credits. Click on the link to access the Video Game Production Tax Credit Report. 04/23/2021
Impact of COVID-19 on the state Economy Director Matthew Knittel gave a brief presentation to the Senate Majority Policy Committee on the impact of COVID-19 on the state economy. 04/13/2021
Senate Budget Hearing Request The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) responded to several questions raised at the office's budget hearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee. The questions relate to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on employment based on gender, net domestic migration for Pennsylvania and border states, and education sector employment for Pennsylvania and border states. 04/09/2021
House Budget Hearing Request The IFO responded to a question raised at the office’s budget hearing before the House Appropriations Committee. The question was related to the indirect costs associated with state marijuana legalization that may not be reflected in official revenue estimates. 03/23/2021
March 2021 Economic Update The March edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends.  03/22/2021
Budget and Economic Update Presentation Director Matt Knittel gave a presentation to CompetePA on the state budget, federal stimulus and various revenue proposals. 03/11/2021
Natural Gas Production Report, 2020Q4 This report for the fourth quarter of 2020 uses data collected by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts.  03/02/2021
Revised Monthly Revenue Estimates This report provides revised revenue distributions based on the FY 2020-21 projections contained in the Five Year Economic and Budget Outlook published by the IFO on January 21, 2021. They reflect the statutory changes that were enacted with the remainder of the FY 2020-21 state budget in November 2020. 02/23/2021
February 2021 Economic Update The February edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends.  02/18/2021
January 2021 Economic Update The January edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends.  01/20/2021
December 2020 Economic Update The December edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends.  12/16/2020
November 2020 Economic Update The November edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends.  11/25/2020
Natural Gas Production Report, 2020Q3 This report for the third quarter of 2020 uses data collected by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts.  11/24/2020
state and Local Tax Revenues: A 50 state Comparison This report uses the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Federation of Tax Administrators to facilitate a comparison of state and local tax systems across the 50 states. The report examines (1) the relative level of state and local taxes across states, (2) the distribution of state and local taxes across revenue sources (e.g., income, sales and property) and (3) state debt levels. 11/24/2020
IFO Public Briefing: October 2020 Revenue and Economic Update The IFO will present a revenue and economic update for FY 2020-21 on October 29 at 10 am. The update will be based on revenues received for the first four months of the fiscal year and the latest state economic data. See the announcement for a link to register for the presentation. 10/23/2020
October 2020 Economic Update The October edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends.  10/22/2020
Pennsylvania Economic Development Incentives This research brief presents data on Pennsylvania economic development incentives for fiscal years (FY) 2014-15 through FY 2019-20. The tables provide annual detail on tax credit utilization or awards, state spending or grants, job training programs and state loan programs. The brief also highlights recent changes to incentive programs spending or utilization. 10/15/2020
September 2020 Economic Update The September edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends.  09/23/2020
Demographic Outlook Section 604-B (a)(2) of the Administrative Code of 1929 specifies that the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) shall “provide an assessment of the state’s current fiscal condition and a projection of what the fiscal condition will be during the next five years. The assessment shall take into account the state of the economy, demographics, revenues and expenditures.” This report fulfills the demographics obligation in advance of the IFO’s release of the Economic and Budget Outlook for Fiscal Year 2020-21 to 2025-26. In prior years, the information contained in this report was presented as an individual section within the IFO’s Five-Year Economic and Budget Outlook. 09/08/2020
Monthly and Quarterly Revenue Estimates This report provides revenue distributions based on the FY 2020-21 projections contained in the Official Revenue Estimate published by the IFO on June 22, 2020. They reflect the statutory changes that were enacted with the FY 2020-21 state budget. 08/27/2020
August 2020 Economic Update The August edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends. 08/25/2020
Natural Gas Production Report, 2020Q2 This report for the second quarter of 2020 uses data collected by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts. 08/20/2020
July 2020 Economic Update The July edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends.  07/23/2020
Pennsylvania Impact Fee and Natural Gas Trends Presentation Revenue Analyst Jesse Bushman made a presentation to the Center for Energy Policy and Management at Washington & Jefferson College regarding regional natural gas trends and how they are affecting the state's Impact Fee. 07/14/2020
PSEA Wage Contract Analysis 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. 07/02/2020
Economic Impact from Regulation of Single-Use Plastics As required by Act 20 of 2019, this report examines the economic impact from the regulation of single-use plastics. The report considers three types of regulation that have been enacted by other states and local jurisdictions: a ban, a fee and a ban-plus-fee. The report examines potential outcomes if these regulations were implemented statewide for plastic retail bags. The analysis is also extended to a ban on expanded polystyrene foam foodservice products. 06/30/2020
PSCOA Wage Contract Analysis This letter provides a fiscal impact analysis of the collective bargaining agreement between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania state Corrections Officers Association (PSCOA). 06/26/2020
Official Revenue Estimate FY 2020-21 This report provides revised revenue estimates for FY 2019-20 and official estimates for FY 2020-21 related to the General Fund, Motor License Fund, Lottery Fund and federal funds subject to appropriation.  Presentation Methodology 06/22/2020
June 2020 Economic Update The June edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends.  06/17/2020
Natural Gas Production Report, 2020Q1 This report for the first quarter of 2020 uses data collected by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts.  05/21/2020
May 2020 Economic Update The May edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends. 05/20/2020
April 2020 Economic Update The April edition of our Monthly Economic Update includes links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic and fiscal trends. 04/22/2020
Projected Revenue Impact of COVID-19 The IFO released an updated revenue projection for FY 2019-20 and a preliminary projection for FY 2020-21 using two scenarios for business closures due to the COVID-19 virus. The release also discusses the impact on economic growth rates and federal stimulus monies that are projected to flow into the state economy. 04/08/2020
IFO News Stand - March Edition The March 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.  03/25/2020
Family First Prevention Services Act Preliminary Analysis In response to a legislative request, the IFO conducted a preliminary analysis on the state and county impacts of the Family First Prevention Services Act. 03/04/2020
Natural Gas Production Report, 2019Q4 This report for the fourth quarter of 2019 uses data collected by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts. 02/26/2020
IFO News Stand - February Edition The February 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. 02/20/2020
Budget Hearings Packet for Appropriations Committees The Independent Fiscal Office submitted material to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees in advance of its scheduled budget hearings. Testimony 02/14/2020
state and Local Taxes: A Comparison Across states This report uses the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Federation of Tax Administrators to facilitate a comparison of state and local tax systems across the fifty states. The report examines (1) the relative level of state and local taxes across states, (2) the distribution of state and local taxes across revenue sources (e.g., income, sales and property) and (3) state debt levels. 01/29/2020
PBB Overview Presentation for PEMA, DOS and DEP IFO presentation of Performance-Based Budget overview and agency highlights for the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, Department of state and Department of Environmental Protection. 01/22/2020
Department of Human Services - Part 1 Act 48 of 2017 requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to develop performance-based budget plans for all agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction once every five years. For the second year, the IFO reviewed the Department of Community and Economic Development, Department of Human Services (Part 1), Department of Health, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of state and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. Click on the link to access the performance-based budget review for the Department of Human Services. The report has been reposted with modifications adopted by vote of the Performance-Based Budget Board. 01/21/2020
Department of Community and Economic Development Act 48 of 2017 requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to develop performance-based budget plans for all agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction once every five years. For the second year, the IFO reviewed the Department of Community and Economic Development, Department of Human Services (Part 1), Department of Health, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of state and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. Click on the link to access the performance-based budget review for the Department of Community and Economic Development. 01/21/2020
Research and Development Tax Credit Act 48 of 2017 requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to review all state tax credits over a five-year period. For the second year, the IFO reviewed the Research and Development, Keystone Innovation Zone, Mobile Telecommunications Broadband Investment and Organ and Bone Marrow Donation Tax Credits. Click on the link to access the Research and Development Tax Credit Report. 01/21/2020
Keystone Innovation Zone Tax Credit Act 48 of 2017 requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to review all state tax credits over a five-year period. For the second year, the IFO reviewed the Research and Development, Keystone Innovation Zone, Mobile Telecommunications Broadband Investment and Organ and Bone Marrow Donation Tax Credits. Click on the link to access the Keystone Innovation Zone Tax Credit Report. 01/21/2020
Department of Health Act 48 of 2017 requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to develop performance-based budget plans for all agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction once every five years. For the second year, the IFO reviewed the Department of Community and Economic Development, Department of Human Services (Part 1), Department of Health, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of state and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. Click on the link to access the performance-based budget review for the Department of Health. 01/20/2020
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Act 48 of 2017 requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to develop performance-based budget plans for all agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction once every five years. For the second year, the IFO reviewed the Department of Community and Economic Development, Department of Human Services (Part 1), Department of Health, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of state and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. Click on the link to access the performance-based budget review for the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. 01/16/2020
Department of state Act 48 of 2017 requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to develop performance-based budget plans for all agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction once every five years. For the second year, the IFO reviewed the Department of Community and Economic Development, Department of Human Services (Part 1), Department of Health, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of state and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. This report was updated to reflect the Performance-Based Budget Board vote to amend the report on January 22, 2020. Click on the link to access the performance-based budget review for the Department of state. 01/16/2020
Department of Environmental Protection Act 48 of 2017 requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to develop performance-based budget plans for all agencies under the Governor’s jurisdiction once every five years. For the second year, the IFO reviewed the Department of Community and Economic Development, Department of Human Services (Part 1), Department of Health, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of state and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. Click on the link to access the performance-based budget review for the Department of Environmental Protection. 01/16/2020
Mobile Telecommunications Broadband Investment Tax Credit Act 48 of 2017 requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to review all state tax credits over a five-year period. For the second year, the IFO reviewed the Research and Development, Keystone Innovation Zone, Mobile Telecommunications Broadband Investment and Organ and Bone Marrow Donation Tax Credits. Click on the link to access the Mobile Telecommunications Broadband Investment Tax Credit Report. 01/16/2020
Organ and Bone Marrow Donation Tax Credit Act 48 of 2017 requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to review all state tax credits over a five-year period. For the second year, the IFO reviewed the Research and Development, Keystone Innovation Zone, Mobile Telecommunications Broadband Investment and Organ and Bone Marrow Donation Tax Credits. Click on the link to access the Organ and Bone Marrow Donation Tax Credit Report. 01/16/2020
IFO News Stand - January Edition The January 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. 01/15/2020
IFO News Stand - December Edition The December 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. 12/20/2019
Natural Gas Production Report, 2019Q3 This report for the third quarter of 2019 uses data collected by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts. 12/03/2019
IFO News Stand-October Edition 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.  10/24/2019
FOSCEP Wage Contract Analysis 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). 10/11/2019
Property Tax Replacement Estimates 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. 10/04/2019
Senior Spending and Tax Revenues 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.   09/27/2019
IFO NEWS STAND - SEPTEMBER EDITION 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.  09/25/2019
Natural Gas Royalties Increase in 2017 This research brief uses state personal income tax data to estimate natural gas royalties paid to landowners in 2017. The data suggest that royalties paid increased significantly from the prior year due to increased production and higher prices. 09/20/2019
ISSU Wage Contract Analysis This letter provides a fiscal impact analysis of the collective bargaining agreement between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Independent state Stores Union (ISSU). 09/13/2019
IFO News Stand - August Edition The August edition of our monthly newsletter - The IFO News Stand. The new release highlights links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic, budget and tax revenue trends.  08/28/2019
Natural Gas Production Report, 2019Q2 This report for the second quarter of 2019 uses data collected by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts.  08/21/2019
Monthly and Quarterly Revenue Estimates This report provides revenue distributions based on the FY 2019-20 projections contained in the Official Revenue Estimate published by the IFO on June 21, 2019. They reflect the statutory changes that were enacted with the FY 2019-20 state budget. 08/08/2019
IFO News Stand - July Edition The July edition of our monthly newsletter - The IFO News Stand. The new release highlights links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic, budget and tax revenue trends. 07/18/2019
Official Revenue Estimate FY 2019-20 This report provides revised revenue estimates for FY 2018-19 and official estimates for FY 2019-20 related to the General Fund, Motor License Fund, Lottery Fund and federal funds subject to appropriation.  Methodology 06/21/2019
IFO News Stand - June Edition The June edition of our monthly newsletter - The IFO News Stand. The new release highlights links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic, budget and tax revenue trends. 06/20/2019
Natural Gas Production Report, 2019Q1 This report for the first quarter of 2019 uses data collected by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts. 05/30/2019
Property Tax Replacement Estimates In response to a legislative request, the IFO has posted a letter that provides revenue estimates for various proposed changes to the state tax code that affect personal income, sales and property taxes. 05/23/2019
IFO News Stand - May Edition The May edition of our monthly newsletter - The IFO News Stand. The new release highlights links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic, budget and tax revenue trends. 05/22/2019
PA Economy League Presentation In partnership with the Pennsylvania Economy League, Director Matthew Knittel and Deputy Director Brenda Warburton will make multiple presentations on raising the state minimum wage to $12.00 per hour. The presentation examines the proposed minimum wage’s impact on employment, worker incomes, prices and state spending. 05/01/2019
IFO News Stand - April Edition The April edition of our monthly newsletter - The IFO News Stand. The new release highlights links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic, budget and tax revenue trends. 04/22/2019
IFO News Stand - March Edition The March edition of our monthly newsletter - The IFO News Stand. The new release highlights links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic, budget and tax revenue trends. 03/19/2019
Special Fund Receipts and Disbursements and Ambulatory Surgical Center Assessment The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) responded to questions raised at the office's budget hearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee. A committee member asked for an update to a February 12, 2018 report on the receipts and disbursements of certain special funds and information on how Pennsylvania compares to other states with regard to the use of special funds. Another committee member asked about the proposed ambulatory surgical center assessment for the Department of Human Services (DHS). 03/13/2019
Income and Property Tax Burden for Retirees In response to a legislative request, the IFO transmitted a letter that modifies or supplements certain computations from the IFO report entitled state and Local Taxes: A Comparison Across states (December 2018). The letter also compares Pennsylvania’s relative debt burden to other states. 03/06/2019
NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION REPORT, 2018 Q4 This report for the fourth quarter of 2018 uses data collected by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts. 03/05/2019
Budget Hearings Packet For Appropriations Committees The Independent Fiscal Office submitted material to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees in advance of its scheduled budget hearings. Testimony 02/11/2019
Film Production Tax Credit Act 48 of 2017 requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to review all state tax credits over a five-year period. For the first year, the IFO reviewed the Film Production, Historic Preservation and New Jobs Tax Credits. Click on the link to access the Film Production Tax Credit Report. 01/18/2019
New Jobs Tax Credit Act 48 of 2017 requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to review all state tax credits over a five-year period. For the first year, the IFO reviewed the Film Production, Historic Preservation and New Jobs Tax Credits. Click on the link to access the New Jobs Tax Credit Report. 01/18/2019
Historic Preservation Tax Credit Act 48 of 2017 requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to review all state tax credits over a five-year period. For the first year, the IFO reviewed the Film Production, Historic Preservation and New Jobs Tax Credits. Click on the link to access the Historic Preservation Tax Credit Report. 01/18/2019
IFO NEWS STAND - DECEMBER EDITION The December edition of our monthly newsletter - The IFO News Stand. The new release highlights links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic, budget and tax revenue trends. 12/11/2018
Natural Gas Production Report, 2018 Q3 This report for the third quarter of 2018 uses data collected by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts. 12/04/2018
state and Local Taxes: A Comparison Across states This report uses the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis to facilitate a comparison of state and local tax systems across the fifty states. The report examines (1) the relative state and local tax burden across states, (2) the distribution of state and local taxes across revenue sources (e.g., income, sales and property), (3) state tax rates and (4) state debt levels. 12/03/2018
IFO News Stand - November Edition The November edition of our monthly newsletter - The IFO News Stand. The new release highlights links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic, budget and tax revenue trends. 11/20/2018
IFO News Stand - October Edition The October edition of our monthly newsletter - The IFO News Stand. The new release highlights links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic, budget and tax revenue trends. 10/17/2018
NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION REPORT, 2018Q2 This report for the second quarter of 2018 uses data collected by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts. 08/30/2018
IFO News Stand - August Edition The August edition of our monthly newsletter - The IFO News Stand. The new release highlights links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic, budget and tax revenue trends. 08/20/2018
Demographic Trends and the PA Economy Director Matthew Knittel gave a presentation to the PA state Association of Boroughs on demographic trends and the PA economy. 08/08/2018
MONTHLY AND QUARTERLY REVENUE ESTIMATES This report provides revenue distributions based on the FY 2018-19 projections contained in the Official Revenue Estimate published by the IFO on June 18, 2018. They reflect the statutory changes that were enacted with the FY 2018-19 state budget. 07/30/2018
IFO News Stand - July Edition The July edition of our monthly newsletter – The IFO News Stand. The new release highlights links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic, budget and tax revenue trends. 07/24/2018
IFO News Stand - June Edition The June edition of our monthly newsletter – The IFO News Stand. The new release highlights links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic, budget and tax revenue trends. 06/19/2018
Official Revenue Estimate FY 2018-19 The official revenue estimate for FY 2018-19 and updated estimates for FY 2017-18. Methodology 06/18/2018
NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION REPORT, 2018Q1 This report for the first quarter of 2018 uses data collected by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts. 05/31/2018
IFO News Stand - May Edition The May edition of our monthly newsletter – The IFO News Stand. The new release provides links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic, budget and tax revenue trends. 05/16/2018
Initial Revenue Estimate FY 2018-19 The initial revenue estimate for FY 2018-19 and updated estimates for FY 2017-18. Press Release Presentation 05/01/2018
IFO News Stand - April Edition The first edition of our monthly newsletter – The IFO News Stand. The new release provides links to recent articles and reports that provide insight into state or national economic, demographic, budget and tax revenue trends. 04/20/2018
Corporate Net Income Tax Rate Reduction The IFO responds to a legislative request regarding the state corporate net income tax (CNIT). The report contains an analysis of state CNIT rates, their impact on revenues and a proposal to reduce the Pennsylvania CNIT rate.  04/11/2018
Fiscal Impact of School Property Tax Rebates In response to a legislative request, the IFO estimated the fiscal impact of a school property tax rebate for all homesteads. The rebate would be equal to the statewide average school property tax paid by homesteads. The response includes both baseline estimates for currently eligible homesteads and estimates for a behavioral effect based on the filing of additional homestead applications in response to the availability of rebates. 03/13/2018
Owner-Occupied Housing Units by Age of Householder - a Multi-Jurisdiction Comparison The Independent Fiscal Office responded to a question raised at the office's recent budget hearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee. A committee member asked how Pennsylvania compares to other states regarding the share of owner-occupied households in which the homeowner is age 60 or over. The response includes multi-jurisdiction comparisons for householders who are age 60 or over, age 65 or over and age 75 or over.  03/12/2018
Natural Gas Production Report, 2017Q4 This report for the fourth quarter of 2017 and the calendar year uses data collected by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts. 03/05/2018
Pennsylvania Fiscal Update Director Matthew Knittel provided a fiscal update for the state at a conference hosted by the Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce.  02/28/2018
Budget Hearings Packet for Appropriations Committees The Independent Fiscal Office submitted material to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees in advance of its scheduled budget hearings on Tuesday, February 20.  The hearings packet contains a brief background on the Independent Fiscal Office and its responsibilities, along with a list of the reports and analyses published since January 2017. It also provides data regarding the economic and revenue outlook, demographics, pensions, and natural gas. Testimony Supplemental Table 02/16/2018
state and Local Taxes: A Comparison Across states This report uses the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Federation of Tax Administrators to facilitate a comparison of state and local tax systems across the fifty states. The report examines (1) the relative state and local tax burden across states, (2) the distribution of state and local taxes across revenue sources (e.g., income, sales and property) and (3) state debt levels. 02/01/2018
Mid-Year Update FY 2017-18 The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) has released a mid-year update of its revenue estimate for fiscal year (FY) 2017-18. The revised estimate is $34.780 billion, which is $35 million higher than the IFO’s November 2017 estimate. As part of the mid-year update, the IFO also provides an advance look at revenue projections for the next fiscal year. For FY 2018-19, revenues are projected to be $33.914 billion, a decrease of -2.5 percent over the current year. The presentation also addresses the impact of recent federal tax law changes on the Pennsylvania budget. The changes affect estimates for corporate net income, personal income and sales tax revenues in FY 2017-18 and FY 2018-19. The office will update the estimate in its next round of revenue projections to be released in early May. Press Release 01/29/2018
Responsiveness of state Tax Revenues to Economic Growth In response to a legislative request, the IFO compared the growth of state tax revenues to certain economic metrics to ascertain the responsiveness of revenues to economic growth across states. 12/26/2017
Updated Monthly and Quarterly Revenue Estimates This report provides updated revenue distributions based on the estimates contained in the Official Monthly and Quarterly Revenue Estimates for Fiscal Year 2017-18 published by the IFO on August 10, 2017. The updated distributions reflect the statutory changes enacted with the state budget. 12/21/2017
Natural Gas Production Report, 2017 Q3 This report for the third quarter of 2017 and the calendar year uses data collected by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts. 12/07/2017
Five Year Economic and Budget Outlook This report examines the demographic, economic, revenue and expenditure trends that will affect the Commonwealth’s fiscal condition through fiscal year (FY) 2022-23. Based on the economic and demographic assumptions used by this report, the evaluation finds that various factors imply a long-term fiscal imbalance. Press Release IFO Presentation PEW Presentation Letter providing additional detail Updated projections for the PSERS state share 11/16/2017
Child Care and Early Education Funding in Pennsylvania The report provides an overview of the economic impacts of state spending on subsidized child care and no-cost pre-kindergarten programs in Pennsylvania. 09/06/2017
IFO state Government Committee Hearing Director Matthew Knittel will testify in front of the House of Representatives’ state Government Committee to provide the committee with information regarding the IFO’s administration of laws under the jurisdiction of the state Government Committee. 08/30/2017
Natural Gas Production Report, 2017 Q2 This report for the second quarter of 2017 and the calendar year uses data collected by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts. 08/29/2017
Monthly and Quarterly Revenue Estimates This report provides preliminary revenue distributions based on the FY 2017-18 projections contained in the Official Revenue Estimate published by the IFO on June 15, 2017. They do not reflect any potential statutory changes that may be enacted with the state budget. 08/10/2017
Memo to Joint state Government Commission (HR 910 of 2016) On June 2, 2017, the Independent Fiscal Office submitted a memo to the Joint state Government Commission containing work product for HR 910 of 2016.  The linked document is a copy of that memo.  08/01/2017
Savings and Costs of a $12/hour Minimum Wage on DHS-administered Programs In response to a legislative request, the IFO reviewed the Department of Human Services' projections for the state savings and costs that could occur if Pennsylvania's minimum wage were to be increased to $12 per hour.  06/30/2017
Official Revenue Estimate FY 2017-18 FY 2017-18 official estimate and FY 2016-17 estimate revision (June 2017). Methodology 06/15/2017
Actuarial Note for Senate Bill 1; A01354 and A01558 The actuarial note analyzes a proposal to amend the Public School Employees' Retirement Code and the state Employees' Retirement Code to (1) require most new employees to select one of three new plan design options and (2) make certain actuarial funding changes. The plan design options include two hybrid plans consisting of defined benefit and defined contribution components. The third option is a stand-alone defined contribution plan.  On June 5, 2017 the IFO updated the actuarial note by clarifiying certain language in the summary of Senate Bill 1. A list of the changes is available here.  06/03/2017
state and Local Taxes: A Comparison Across states This report uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Federation of Tax Administrators to facilitate a comparison of state and local tax systems across the fifty states. The report examines (1) the relative state and local tax burden across states, (2) the distribution of state and local taxes across revenue sources (e.g., income, sales and property) and (3) state debt levels.  05/31/2017
Natural Gas Production Report, 2017 Q1 This report for the first quarter of 2017 and the calendar year uses data collected by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts. 05/22/2017
Initial Revenue Estimate FY 2017-18 The initial revenue estimate for FY 2017-18 and updated estimates for FY 2016-17. Press Release Presentation 05/02/2017
Horse Racing Analysis Act 7 of 2016 requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to provide technical assistance to the Joint state Government Commission (JSGC) for a study related to various aspects of the Pennsylvania horse racing industry. The IFO agreed to provide analysis and text necessary to address the statutory requirement that the report include “a determination of the economic return to the Commonwealth, racetrack operators, horsemen, breeders and other stakeholders on the investment of gaming assessments collected under the act of July 5, 2004 (P.L.572, No.71).” This report is the IFO's submission to the JSGC in fulfillment of this requirement. Note: Tables D and I (pages 8 and 21) and supporting text were updated since the original publication. (Revised March 13, 2017) Letter to JSGC (March 13, 2017) Letter to Rep. Stephens in response to questions regarding the IFO analysis. (March 28, 2017) 03/13/2017
Philadelphia Cigarette & Beverage Tax Impact The IFO responds to a request regarding the impact of Philadelphia’s local cigarette and beverage taxes on state revenue collections. The letter has been revised to include current footnotes 3 and 6, which provide additional context for the assumptions used by the analysis.  (Revised on March 20, 2017) 03/13/2017
ISSU & PSSU Wage Contracts Analysis Pursuant to section 604-B(a)(8) of the Administrative Code of 1929, the Independent Fiscal Office has prepared a cost analysis of the collective bargaining agreements between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the following unions: Independent state Stores Union (ISSU) Pennsylvania Social Services Union (PSSU), Hearing Officers 03/08/2017
Natural Gas Production Report, 2016 Quarter 4 This report for the fourth quarter of 2016 and the calendar year uses data collected by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts. 03/02/2017
Department of Corrections Performance Measures At the request of the General Assembly, the IFO has published a performance measurement report for the Department of Corrections (DOC) in advance of the agency’s budget hearings. The report includes agency cost-drivers, performance metrics and multi-state comparisons. The DOC report arises from the IFO’s 2016 report, “Using Performance Measures in the state Budget,” in which the office outlined options for performance measurement and provided a prototype report that could be integrated into the state budget process and utilized during annual budget hearings. 02/27/2017
Budget Hearing Packet for Appropriations Committees The IFO has compiled information for the House and Senate Appropriations Committees in advance of its scheduled testimony on Tuesday, February 21.  The hearing packet contains a brief background on the Independent Fiscal Office and its responsibilities, along with a list of the reports and analyses published since January 2016. It also provides data regarding the economic and revenue outlook, demographics, pensions, and natural gas.    Download a version for optimized web viewing 02/16/2017
Pennsylvania Gaming Trends This research brief contains current and historical trends for casino gaming, pari-mutuel gaming and the lottery. The brief also presents casino gaming revenues, tax rates and effective tax rates for adjacent states, which likely influence trends for Pennsylvania. The final section displays how revenues from the three types of gaming were used in the state budget for the most recent year of actual data, FY 2015-16. 02/13/2017
Mid-Year Update FY2016-17 The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) has released a mid-year update of its revenue estimate for fiscal year (FY) 2016-17. The revised estimate is $32.060 billion, which is $250 million lower than the IFO’s November 2016 estimate and $450 million lower than the estimate published by the IFO at the beginning of the fiscal year. As part of the mid-year update, the IFO also provides an advance look at revenue projections for the next fiscal year. For FY 2017-18, revenues are projected to be $32.637 billion, an increase of 1.8 percent over the current year. The office will update the estimate in its next round of revenue projections to be released in early May. ​Press Release 01/25/2017
Analysis of Recent Collective Bargaining Agreements Pursuant to section 604-B(a)(8) of the Administrative Code of 1929, the Independent Fiscal Office has prepared a cost analysis of the collective bargaining agreements between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the following six unions: Correctional Institution Vocational Education Association (CIVEA) Federation of state Cultural and Educational Professionals (FOSCEP) Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), Healthcare Pennsylvania PA state Education Association (PSEA), Non-Tenured Teachers Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Healthcare Pennsylvania United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) 01/12/2017
Updated School District Property Tax Forecast Letter updating the IFO's forecast of school district property tax collections for FY 2015-16 through FY 2021-22. The letter also includes projections of school district debt service payments and earned income tax collections for FY 2015-16 through FY 2021-22. Total school property tax collections for FY 2015-16 ($13.6 billion) and FY 2016-17 ($13.9 billion) are estimated using millage rates published by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. For FY 2017-18 through FY 2021-22, collections are projected based on a forecast of the Act 1 index and exceptions. During that period, total school property tax collections are projected to grow by an average annual rate of 3.5 percent, reaching $16.5 billion by FY 2021-22. Prior reports / references: (1) 2013 IFO analysis of HB / SB 76 and (2) 2014 update of the school property tax forecast. 01/09/2017
Natural Gas Production Report, 2016 Quarter 3 This report for the third quarter of 2016 and the calendar year-to-date uses data collected by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts. 11/30/2016
Five Year Economic and Budget Outlook This report examines the demographic, economic, revenue and expenditure trends that will affect the Commonwealth’s fiscal condition through fiscal year (FY) 2021-22. Based on the economic and demographic assumptions used by this report, the evaluation finds that various factors imply a long-term fiscal imbalance. Press Release IFO Presentation Don Boyd's Presentation on Public Pension Risk 11/15/2016
Using Performance Measures in the state Budget Discusses performance-based budgeting and how it could be integrated into Pennsylvania's budget process. Highlights how other states are effectively using performance measures in their budget systems. Includes a prototype report which could be used in agency budget hearings and provides a method for quick integration. 09/19/2016
Natural Gas Production Report, 2016 Quarter 2 This report for the second quarter of 2016 and the calendar year-to-date uses data collected by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts. 08/26/2016
Quarterly Revenue Estimates This report provides quarterly revenue estimates for the General Fund, Motor License Fund and Lottery Fund. The quarterly estimates are based on: (1) the FY 2016-17 projections contained in the Official Revenue Estimate published by the Independent Fiscal Office on June 15, 2016 and (2) adjustments to reflect the impact of statutory changes that were enacted with the state budget.  08/24/2016
Natural Gas Production Report, 2016 Quarter 1 This report for the first quarter of 2016 uses data collected by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts. 05/26/2016
The Implications of Economic and Demographic Trends for state and Municipal Tax Policy Director Matthew Knittel made a presentation at the Urban Economic and Policy Conference sponsored by Drexel University and Econsult Solutions entitled "The Implications of Economic and Demographic Trends for state and Municipal Tax Policy." 04/24/2016
The Implications of an Aging Populace for the state Budget Director Matthew Knittel made a presentation on the budgetary implications of an aging populace at a conference sponsored by the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center. 03/03/2016
Natural Gas Production Report, 2015 July to December This report for the second half of 2015 and the calendar year-to-date uses data collected by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts. 02/29/2016
Raising the Minimum Wage in Pennsylvania This research brief presents an analysis of the potential impact of the proposal to 1) raise the Pennsylvania state minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10 and 2) automatically adjust future minimum wage levels to offset inflation. 11/30/2015
Natural Gas Production Report, 2015 January to June This report for the first half of 2015 uses data collected by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts. 09/15/2015
Analysis of a statewide Financial Transactions Tax Letter discussing issues that should be considered when evaluating a potential state-level tax on the transfer of securities (May 2015). The office was asked to discuss the viability of the tax and identify any benefits or detriments associated with it.  05/15/2015
state and Local Taxes: A Comparison Across states The report examines how Pennsylvania's state and local tax structure compares to other states. It uses data published by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis to make comparisons. 03/30/2015
Property Tax Rebate Estimate Letter providing estimates for a potential proposal to give homestead owners school property tax rebates equal to the statewide average school property tax paid (March 2015). 03/11/2015
Pennsylvania Gaming Trends This research brief gives a historical overview of gaming trends and revenues in Pennsylvania. This includes the role of gaming in the state economy as well as comparisons to other states.  02/28/2015
Fiscal Implications of a York County School District Consolidation The report provides potential consolidation savings and costs for 15 York County school districts and computes the real estate tax millage using various earned income tax rates and administrative savings scenarios. Full Report Presentation 12/12/2014
state Economic Comparison This research brief uses Real GDP, Personal Income and Payroll Employment to compare economic performance in Pennsylvania to four adjacent states and the U.S. over the past decade. 09/30/2014
Natural Gas Extraction: An Interstate Tax Comparison This report compares Pennsylvania's unique natural gas tax structure to other states. The report also considers other taxes that may be levied on natural gas producers such as real and personal property, corporate and personal income, sales and use and miscellaneous fees. Due to the complexity of the analysis, readers are encouraged to thoroughly review the methodology and assumptions contained in Section 1 of this report. Full report Analysis-in-Brief (2 pages) Background on effective tax rates (2 pages, updated 4/4/2014 for the 2013 reporting year impact fee collections) 03/17/2014
Pennsylvania Lottery: Historical Data and Interstate Comparisons Demographic projections suggest that demand for programs and services funded by lottery revenues will grow at a rate that exceeds the expansion of the Pennsylvania economy. Therefore, an important issue for policymakers is whether lottery revenues can maintain recent growth rates so they will be sufficient to meet those demands. This report provides data to assist policymakers in those deliberations. 01/30/2014
Analysis of Michigan Property Tax Reform This report presents the results from an analysis of the Michigan property tax reform known as Proposal A. Enacted in 1994, Proposal A replaced all local property taxes used for school operating purposes with higher sales and use, realty transfer and tobacco taxes. It also created a distinction between homestead and nonhomestead property to facilitate the statewide levy of uniform property taxes on those classes of property. The report makes extensive use of data published by various Michigan executive and legislative agencies to illustrate the impact of property tax reform on tax revenues, millage rates, per pupil funding levels and the property tax base over the past two decades. 09/16/2013
Corporate Tax Base Erosion: Analysis of Policy Options Analysis of the policies that states have used to preserve or expand the corporate tax base. The report focuses on two particular base retention or expansion policies: combined reporting and expense addbacks. 03/04/2013
2007_divestment_complete_report.pdf Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Concerning Restrictive Investment Mandates and their Potential Impact upon the Public School Employees’ Retirement System and the State Employees’ Retirement System S P E C I A L R E P O R T: DIVESTMENT AND PENNSYLVANIA’S Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Concerning Restrictive Investment Mandates and their Potential Impact upon the Public School Employees’ Retirement System and the State Employees’ Retirement System Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public Employee Retirement Commission Harrisburg, Pennsylvania October 2007 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT COMMISSION Gubernatorial Appointees Hits: 907
ACN_SB1071_A10803_text.pdf through 37, by striking out all of said lines and inserting Amending Titles 24 (Education), 51 (Military Affairs) and 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, extensively revising pension provisions as follows: In Title 24: for retirement for school employees of absence. In Title 71: for boards and offices, in the area of Independent Fiscal Office; and for retirement for State employees and officers, in the areas of preliminary provisions, of membership, credited service, classes of service and eligibility for benefits Hits: 786
2013_special_report_funding_and_reforming_public_employee_retirement_systems.pdf StreetP. O. Box 1429Harrisburg, PA 17105-1429Telephone:(717) 783-6100FAX:(717) 787-9531E-mail:perc@pa.govWeb Site:www.perc.state.pa.us -i- COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT COMMISSION HARRISBURG 17120 January 28, 2013 To:Members of the Pennsylvania Tax, Additional Revenue Estimates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9•Table 3–Cash Infusion Projections – Public SchoolEmployees’ Retirement System.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10•Table 4–Cash Infusion Projections – State Employees’Retirement System.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10•Table 5–Public School Employees’ Retirement System, Projected Employer Contribution Rates BasedUpon Optional Amortization Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Hits: 342
TC_2019_Historic_Preservation_Tax_Credit_Report.pdf in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 phone: 717-230-8293 email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us website: www Hits: 267
2006_surviving_spouse_healthcare_study.pdf Building P. O. Box 1429 Harrisburg, PA 17105-1429 Telephone: (717) 783-6100 FAX: (717) 787-9531 E-mail: perc@state.pa.us Web Site: www.perc.state.pa.us i COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT COMMISSION P. O. BOX 1429, HARRISBURG, PA 17105-1429 March 2006 Hits: 217
Revenue-Proposal-Analysis-2020-04.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 Telephone: 717-230-8293 Email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us Website: www Hits: 199
TC_2020_Research and Development Tax Credit.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 phone: 717-230-8293 email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us website: www Hits: 197
TC_2019_Film_Production_Tax_Credit_Report.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 phone: 717-230-8293 email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us website: www Hits: 190
PBB_2021_DHS_REPORT_ADDENDUM.pdf Draft Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Lesley McLaughlin, Revenue Analyst II Michaela Miller, Revenue Analyst I Staff Hits: 190
PBB_2022_PDE_REPORT_Amended.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Kathleen Hall, Modeling and Development Analyst II Karen Maynard, Budget Analyst Hits: 186
Single-Use Plastics Report-2020_06.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 phone: 717-230-8293 email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us website: www Hits: 184
Revenue_Proposal_Analysis_2021_04.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Karen Maynard, Budget Analyst II Lesley McLaughlin, Revenue Analyst II Kathleen Hits: 183
PBB_2022_DHS_REPORT_ADDENDUM.pdf Draft Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Lesley McLaughlin, Revenue Analyst II Michaela Miller, Revenue Analyst I Joseph Hits: 172
PBB_2023_DCNR_REPORT.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Jesse Bushman, Revenue Analyst II Joseph Shockey, Revenue Analyst II Staff Hits: 168
Revenue-Proposal-Analysis-2019-03.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 Telephone: 717-230-8293 Email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us Website: www Hits: 164
Five_Year_Outlook_2019.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 Telephone: 717-230-8293 Email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us Website: www Hits: 162
PBB_2021_PennDOT_REPORT_ADDENDUM.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Mathieu Taylor, Fiscal Analyst II Joseph Shockey, Revenue Analyst II Staff Hits: 157
State_Tax_Comparison_2022_01.pdf 1 State and Local Tax Revenues A 50 State Comparison JANUARY 2022 Independent Fiscal Office Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 Hits: 153
RB-2017-5.pdf State Tax Revenues to Economic Growth INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE DECEMBER 2017 Responsiveness of Independent Fiscal Office Page 1 Introduction This analysis submitted by a member of the General Assembly to the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO). The analysis compares the growth of state tax revenues to certain economic metrics to ascertain the responsiveness of revenues to economic growth across states. 1 For this Hits: 142
Five_Year_Outlook_2020.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Brenda Warburton, Deputy Director Stacey Knavel, Principal Revenue Analyst Karen Maynard Hits: 140
State-Tax-Comparison-2020-01.pdf 1 State and Local Taxes A Comparison Across States JANUARY 2020 Independent Fiscal Office About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use Hits: 137
CNIT-Rate-Cut-2018-04.pdf IFO | APRIL 2018 1 INTRODUCTION In response to a legislative request, the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) undertook an analysis of state corporate net income tax (CNIT) rates, their impact on revenues and a proposal to reduce the Pennsylvania CNIT rate. House year to a final rate of 4.99 percent. If enacted, the proposal would move Pennsylvania from the second highest state CNIT rate to a rank of 40 out of the 44 states that levy a CNIT. Based on the request Hits: 137
State_Tax_Comparison_2020_11.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 phone: 717-230-8293 email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us website: www Hits: 136
Five_Year_Outlook_2021.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Brenda Warburton, Deputy Director Stacey Knavel, Principal Revenue Analyst Karen Maynard Hits: 134
PBB_2020_DOS_REPORT.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 phone: 717-230-8293 email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us website: www Hits: 133
TC_2021_Video_Game_Production.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Robyn Toth, Revenue Analyst I Rachel Flaugh, Revenue Analyst I Staff Hits: 131
PBB_2019_Criminal_Justice_Report.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 phone: 717-230-8293 email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us website: www Hits: 126
Five_Year_Outlook_2022.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Brenda Warburton, Deputy Director Stacey Knavel, Principal Revenue Analyst Karen Maynard Hits: 122
State_Tax_Comparison_2023_02.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Rachel Flaugh, Revenue Analyst I Staff Contact: rflaugh@ifo.state.pa Hits: 121
PBB_2022_PHMC_REPORT.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Rachel Flaugh, Revenue Analyst I Joseph Shockey, Revenue Analyst II Staff Hits: 121
PBB_2020_DCED_REPORT.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 phone: 717-230-8293 email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us website: www Hits: 118
PBB_2022_DLI_REPORT.pdf DRAFT – INTERNAL USE ONLY Insert DLI Report Cover Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Mathieu Taylor, Fiscal Analyst II Joseph Shockey, Revenue Analyst II Staff Hits: 117
PBB_2023_EO_REPORT.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Mathieu Taylor, Fiscal Analyst II Rachel Flaugh, Revenue Analyst I Joseph Hits: 116
PBB_2022_AGRICULTURE_REPORT.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Jesse Bushman, Revenue Analyst II Joseph Shockey, Revenue Analyst II Staff Hits: 116
PBB_2019_PCCD_Report.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 phone: 717-230-8293 email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us website: www Hits: 115
2002_dbdc_report.pdf Building P. O. Box 1429 Harrisburg, PA 17105-1429 Telephone: (717) 783-6100 FAX: (717) 787-9531 E-mail: perc@state.pa.us -i- COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT COMMISSION P. O. BOX 1429, HARRISBURG, PA 17105-1429 December 2002 the potential provision of a defined contribution plan option, within the context of Pennsylvania’s defined benefit pension plans for State and public school employees, and to report its findings to the General Assembly no later than December 31, 2002. The Hits: 114
TC_2021_Entertainment_Economic_Enhancement_Program.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Robyn Toth, Revenue Analyst I Rachel Flaugh, Revenue Analyst I Staff Hits: 112
PBB_2020_DHS_REPORT_Final_Updated.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 phone: 717-230-8293 email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us website: www Hits: 110
PBB_2021_DMVA_REPORT_ADDENDUM.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Karen Maynard, Budget Analyst II Rachel Flaugh, Revenue Analyst I Staff Hits: 109
SUT Exemption for Aircraft - January 2013.pdf Maintenance and Repair About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the Carson Office Building, 2 nd Floor 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 Telephone: 717-230-8293 E-mail: contact@ifo.state.pa.us Website: www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Contacts: Matthew Knittel, Director Mark Ryan, Deputy Director __________________________________________________________ The Independent Fiscal Hits: 107
TC_2023_Rural_Jobs_Investment.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Robyn Toth, Fiscal Analyst/Communications Mitchell Young, Revenue Analyst I Staff Hits: 104
TC_2022_Educational_Tax_Credits.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Robyn Toth, Revenue Analyst I Staff Contact: rtoth@ifo.state.pa Hits: 104
SR2017-03.pdf U.S. Census Bureau, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Federation of Tax Administrators to facilitate a comparison of state and local tax systems across the fifty states. The report examines (1) the relative state and local tax burden across states, (2) the distribution of state and local Hits: 104
TC_2021_Neighborhood_Assistance_Program.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Michaela Miller, Revenue Analyst I Rachel Flaugh, Revenue Analyst I Staff Hits: 103
PBB_2022_AGING_REPORT_Addendum.pdf Draft Document 12-17-21 Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Karen Maynard, Budget Analyst III Joseph Shockey, Revenue Analyst II Jackson Hits: 102
PBB_2020_DOH_REPORT_Final_Update.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 phone: 717-230-8293 email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us website: www Hits: 102
TC_2021_Keystone_Special_Development_Zones_Update.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Rachel Flaugh, Revenue Analyst I Staff Contact: rflaugh@ifo.state.pa Hits: 100
PBB_2020_DEP_Report.pdf DRAFT About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 phone: 717-230-8293 email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us website: www Hits: 99
ACN_SB1_A01354_A01558_2017_06_03a.pdf Conduent, actu- ary for the Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS) and Korn Ferry Hay Group, actu- ary for the State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS). The proposal amends the retirement codes to (1) require most new employees to select one of Office A01354 and A01558 to SB 1 2 Independent Fiscal Office The Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS) and the State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS) (Systems) administer governmental, cost-sharing, multiple-employer defined benefit pension plans. The plans provide retirement allowances Hits: 97
TC_2020_Keystone_Innovation_Zone_Tax_Credit.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 telephone: 717-230-8293 email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us website: www Hits: 96
2004_srpvffinal.pdf Building P. O. Box 1429 Harrisburg, PA 17105-1429 Telephone: (717) 783-6100 FAX: (717) 787-9531 E-mail: perc@state.pa.us Web Site: www.perc.state.pa.us -iii- COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT COMMISSION P. O. BOX 1429, HARRISBURG, PA 17105-1429 March 2004 Hits: 96
TC_2019_New_Jobs_Tax_Credit_Report.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 phone: 717-230-8293 email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us website: www Hits: 93
Revenue-Proposal-Analysis-2018-04.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projec- tions for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assump- tions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 Telephone: 717-230-8293 Email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us Website: www Hits: 92
TC_2020_Mobile Telecommunications Broadband Investment Tax Credit.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 phone: 717-230-8293 email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us website: www Hits: 91
PBB_2021_PSP_REPORT_ADDENDUM.pdf DRAFT REPORT: Data may change prior to public release. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Kathleen Hall, Modeling and Development Analyst II Jesse Bushman, Revenue Analyst Hits: 90
PBB_2020_PEMA_REPORT.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 phone: 717-230-8293 email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us website: www Hits: 88
index.cfm Revenue & Economic Update September 14, 2023 The Monthly Economic Update provides data and insight on current trends that impact the state economy. ... (Full Report) House Bill 1379 Presentation Pension Analysis September 07, 2023 Fiscal Analyst Mathieu Taylor made a presentation to provides a fiscal impact analysis of the collective bargaining agreement between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 13. ... (Full Report) County Income Patterns 2018-2021 Economics and Other August 24, 2023 Hits: 88
TC_2021_Resource_Enhancement_and_Protection.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Michaela Miller, Revenue Analyst I Rachel Flaugh, Revenue Analyst I Staff Hits: 87
State and Local Tax Burden Study.pdf Independent Fiscal Office State and Local Tax Comparison Study October 2012 About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the Hits: 85
Economic_and_Revenue_Update_2021.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us - This page intentionally left blank. - Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street Hits: 85
PBB_2019_DGS_Report.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 phone: 717-230-8293 email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us website: www Hits: 84
Revenue-Estimate-2020-05.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 Telephone: 717-230-8293 Email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us Website: www Hits: 82
PBB_2019_DOBS_Report.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 phone: 717-230-8293 email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us website: www Hits: 79
Demographics_Outlook_2020.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 phone: 717-230-8293 email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us website: www Hits: 79
TC_2023_PA_Resource_Manufacturing.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Michaela Miller, Revenue Analyst II Staff Contact: mmiller@ifo.state.pa Hits: 76
TC_2020_Organ and Bone Marrow Donation Tax Credit.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 phone: 717-230-8293 email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us website: www Hits: 75
Official-Revenue-Estimate-2020-06.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 Telephone: 717-230-8293 Email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us Website: www Hits: 74
IFO_Hearing_Materials_March_2023.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE March 20, 2023 Dear Chairmen and Members Hits: 73
TC_2022_Coal_Refuse_Energy_Reclamation.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Michaela Miller, Revenue Analyst I Rachel Flaugh, Revenue Analyst I Staff Hits: 71
TC_2022_Brewers.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Rachel Flaugh, Revenue Analyst I Staff Contact: rflaugh@ifo.state.pa Hits: 67
PBB_2023_DDAP_REPORT.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Frank Lill, Budget Analyst I Joseph Shockey, Revenue Analyst II Staff Hits: 67
perez ppt.pdf State Budget Update Arturo Pérez NCSL Fiscal Affairs Program Director Overview – State fiscal conditions continue to improve, but at a very slow pace. – Revenue performance is solid – Expenditures are stable – Budget gaps Hits: 66
PBB_2023_DOR_REPORT.pdf confi Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Karen Maynard, Budget Analyst III Joseph Shockey, Revenue Analyst II Staff Hits: 65
TC_2023_Manufacturing.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Robyn Toth, Fiscal Analyst/Communications Mitchell Young, Revenue Analyst I Staff Hits: 64
IFO - Economic and Budget Outlook - January 2012.pdf establishes the Independent Fiscal Office. Section 4104 of the Act specifies that the Office shall “provide an assessment of the state’s current fiscal condition and a projection of what the fiscal condition will be during the next five years. The assessment shall take into account the state of the economy, demographics, revenues and expenditures.” In fulfillment of that obligation, we submit this report to the residents of Hits: 61
Economic_and_Revenue_Update_2020.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE February 18, 2020 Dear Chairmen and Members Hits: 60
IFO_Hearing_Materials_Feb_22_2022.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE February 22, 2022 Dear Chairmen and Members Hits: 58
Demographics_Outlook_2022.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Karen Maynard, Budget Analyst III Michaela Miller, Revenue Analyst II Frank Hits: 55
Revenue_Estimate_2021_05.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Brenda Warburton, Deputy Director Stacey Knavel, Principal Revenue Analyst Karen Maynard Hits: 54
PBB_2019_JCJC_Report.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 phone: 717-230-8293 email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us website: www Hits: 54
June_Revenue_Estimate_2021.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Brenda Warburton, Deputy Director Stacey Knavel, Principal Revenue Analyst Karen Maynard Hits: 54
Response-Letter-2-27-2020.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE February 27, 2020 The Honorable Karen Boback Hits: 53
Demographics_Outlook_2021.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Lesley McLaughlin, Revenue Analyst II Karen Maynard, Budget Analyst II Michaela Hits: 52
2000_cost_of_living_adjustments.pdf Building P. O. Box 1429 Harrisburg, PA 17105-1429 Telephone: (717) 783-6100 FAX: (717) 787-9531 E-Mail: perc@state.pa.us -i- COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT COMMISSION HARRISBURG 17120 November 2000 To: Members of the Pennsylvania General resolution directed the Commission to study the funding methods used for cost-of-living adjustments in the Commonwealth and other states and to report its findings and recommendations on funding cost-of-living adjustments no later than December 28, 2000. The Hits: 50
PBB_2023_PID_REPORT.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Mathieu Taylor, Fiscal Analyst II Joseph Shockey, Revenue Analyst II Staff Hits: 49
RB 2019 RACP.pdf fiscal impact from the proposed debt limit reduction.  A comparison to similar programs and total debt levels in other states. Program Overview RACP is a grant program administered by the Governor’s Budget Office (GBO). It provides funding for the acquisition and construction of local economic, cultural, civic, recreational and historical improvement projects that cannot be primarily funded by other state programs. The sale of general obligation bonds (backed by the General Fund) provides funds for the program, and qualified projects Hits: 48
IFO_Hearing_Packet_Feb2018.pdf Economic & Revenue Update Pennsylvania House and Senate Appropriations Committees February 20, 2018 Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE February 20, 2018 Dear Chairmen and Members Hits: 47
Revenue_Proposal_Analysis_2023_05.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Stacey Knavel, Principal Revenue Analyst Karen Maynard, Budget Analyst III Jesse Hits: 45
Response_Letter_2021_April.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE April 16, 2021 The Honorable Francis X Hits: 43
IFO_Hearing_Packet_Feb2019.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE February 8, 2019 Dear Chairmen and Members Hits: 43
TC_2022_Mixed_Use_Development.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Robyn Toth, Revenue Analyst I Staff Contact: rtoth@ifo.state.pa Hits: 42
NCSL_PA_IFO_11_15_21.pdf NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES Navigating the Waters: How States are Spending Fiscal Recovery Funds Nov. 15, 2021 Emily Maher Senior Policy Specialist, Fiscal Affairs Program NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE Hits: 42
Response_Letter_9_23_2019.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE September 23, 2019 The Honorable Francis X Hits: 41
Official-Revenue-Estimate-Methodology-2019-06.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 Telephone: 717-230-8293 Email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us Website: www Hits: 40
Official-Revenue-Estimate-2019-06.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 Telephone: 717-230-8293 Email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us Website: www Hits: 40
Revenue_Estimate_2022_06.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Brenda Warburton, Deputy Director Stacey Knavel, Principal Revenue Analyst Karen Maynard Hits: 39
Revenue_Estimate_2022_05.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Brenda Warburton, Deputy Director Stacey Knavel, Principal Revenue Analyst Karen Maynard Hits: 39
Revenue-Estimate-2019-05.pdf Kar About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 Telephone: 717-230-8293 Email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us Website: www Hits: 39
RB_2021_01_Economic_Impact_of_Federal_Stimulus.pdf 999 and (4) $100,000 or more. The analysis also includes an itemization of the federal monies disbursed directly to state residents since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and provides a brief discussion of the following provisions: ▪ Economic Impact Assistance Program (SNAP). The analysis concludes with a limited discussion regarding whether the infusion of significant federal monies into the state economy, when combined with temporary labor market conditions attributable to the pandemic, is conducive to raising the state minimum wage Hits: 39
RB-2016-02.pdf attempt to stimulate economic growth through various direct (e.g., expenditures) and indirect (e.g., tax credits) spending mechanisms. Many states publish comprehensive reports that detail their spending on economic development incentives. In Pennsylvania, the information is dispersed across multiple sources activity that they may not otherwise have done. For example, incentives may encourage businesses to create jobs, locate in the state, invest in machinery or other equipment and build more than they would have otherwise. Incentive programs seek to accomplish this Hits: 39
Revenue_Proposal_Analysis_2022_04.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Stacey Knavel, Principal Revenue Analyst Karen Maynard, Budget Analyst III Lesley Hits: 38
RB_2021_09_Pension_Outlook.pdf The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) publishes this research brief to provide an update on the status of public pension funds in the Commonwealth. The text that follows uses the latest data to provide a current snapshot and short-term projection of the financial outlook for the state’s pension systems and potential implications for the state budget. Notable Legislation As part of its statutory duties, the IFO Hits: 38
Official_Revenue_Estimate_Methodology_2023_06.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Stacey Knavel, Principal Revenue Analyst Karen Maynard, Budget Analyst III Jesse Hits: 38
Official-Revenue-Estimate-Methodology-2020-6.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 Telephone: 717-230-8293 Email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us Website: www Hits: 38
2002_drop_report.pdf Building P. O. Box 1429 Harrisburg, PA 17105-1429 Telephone: (717) 783-6100 FAX: (717) 787-9531 E-mail: perc@state.pa.us -i- COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT COMMISSION HARRISBURG 17120 March 2002 To: Governor Schweiker and Members of of DROPs, it is unlikely that, in the absence of enabling legislation, DROPs created in Pennsylvania would conform to existing State statutes. While compatibility with State statutes in many states may pose no significant problem for municipal pension plans, non-conformance Hits: 38
TC_2023_Waterfront_Development.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Michaela Miller, Revenue Analyst II Staff Contact: mmiller@ifo.state.pa Hits: 37
IFO testimony CR Hearing Jan 29 2020.pdf For my remarks, I will provide some brief comments on combined reporting, the use of the filing method by other states and the IFO’s perspective on the potential revenue impact. Background Under mandatory combined reporting, multi-state firms that form a unitary group are required to file a combined return as if the related entities were a Hits: 37
EPLC-2-19-21.pdf Leadership Center Commonwealth of Pennsylvania February 19, 2021 1 Background: Independent Fiscal Office IFO begins operations September 2011 Nearly all states have a fiscal office ▪ But they are housed within the state legislature | PA is unique ▪ All have a governing board composed of legislators ▪ Bi-partisan vs non-partisan Duties span a Hits: 37
Official_Revenue_Estimate_Methodology_2022.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Brenda Warburton, Deputy Director Stacey Knavel, Principal Revenue Analyst Karen Maynard Hits: 36
Official_Revenue_Estimate_Methodology_2021.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Brenda Warburton, Deputy Director Stacey Knavel, Principal Revenue Analyst Karen Maynard Hits: 35
RB_2022_06_Act_105_Pre-Funding_Impact.pdf The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) publishes this research brief in response to a request made during testimony before the House State Government Subcommittee on Public Pensions, Benefits and Risk Management (August 2021). The subcommittee requested that the IFO examine the financial Overview of Act 105 Introduced as House Bill 1982, Act 105 of 2019 allows certain employers that participate in the State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS) to pre-fund (i.e., make advance payments) between 75% to 100% of their computed share Hits: 34
Senate Appropriations Response Letter 3-6-2020.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE March 6, 2020 The Honorable Patrick M Hits: 33
Revenue_Estimate_2023_06.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Stacey Knavel, Principal Revenue Analyst Karen Maynard, Budget Analyst III Jesse Hits: 33
Revenue-Estimate-2023-05.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Stacey Knavel, Principal Revenue Analyst Karen Maynard, Budget Analyst III Jesse Hits: 33
Initial-Revenue-Estimate-2018-05.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projec- tions for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assump- tions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 Telephone: 717-230-8293 Email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us Website: www Hits: 33
IFO_Testimony_CR_June_29_2023.pdf For my brief remarks, I will review the figure and three tables that are attached. Under mandatory combined reporting, multi-state firms that form a unitary group are required to file a combined return as if the related entities were a or loss associated with the business operations of all members of the unitary group, and income is apportioned to the state based on the activity of the combined group within the state. Advocates assert that the filing method reduces a firm Hits: 33
Special-Funds-Response-Letter-03-08-2019.pdf Primary Agency Fund Name Available Agriculture Agricultural Conservation Easement $41,617 Racing 62,995 State College Experimental Farm 0 Attorney General Cigarette Fire Safety 50 Auditor General Fire Insurance 68,521 Municipal Pension 301,730 Criminal Justice Manufacturing Fund 104,616 Drug and Alcohol Substance Abuse Education 8,300 Education Property Tax Relief 766,200 State School Fund 0 Environmental Protection Coal Lands Improvement 175 Conservation District 8,701 Environmental Education 1,520 Environmental Stewardship 1 Hits: 32
SERS_Stress_Test_Impact_Analysis_2022.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Mathieu Taylor, Fiscal Analyst II Staff Contact: mtaylor@ifo.state.pa Hits: 32
Budget_Hearing_Background_Feb2016.pdf General Fund revenues and the long‐ term budget outlook. 2016 Economic Outlook Recent economic indicators provide different perspectives on the state and national economies. Some national indicators suggest an increasing risk of recession. Those indicators include: (1) an S&P 500 Index that has declined roughly 10 percent since the start of December, (2) a manufacturing index that has declined in 10 of the past 12 months and (3) declining corporate Hits: 32
Budget Hearings Packet.pdf F E B R UA R Y 2 1 2 0 1 7 INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105 February 13, 2017 Dear Chairmen and Members of the House and Senate and bolstered staffing to meet these obligations. Other functions of the IFO include the preparation of monthly reports on the state economy and revenue collections, periodic revenue estimates and special reports and research briefs on various budgetary and economic topics. The Hits: 32
Budget Hearings Packet- Web Version.pdf F E B R UA R Y 2 1 2 0 1 7 INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105 February 13, 2017 Dear Chairmen and Members of the House and Senate and bolstered staffing to meet these obligations. Other functions of the IFO include the preparation of monthly reports on the state economy and revenue collections, periodic revenue estimates and special reports and research briefs on various budgetary and economic topics. The Hits: 32
RB_2022_07_Worker_Shortage.pdf employment. This research brief quantifies the scope of this issue and identifies potential factors that motivate the contraction of the state labor force since the start of the pandemic. Labor Demand and Job Openings The primary metric used to quantify labor demand intensity is the ratio Hits: 30
Official-Revenue-Estimate-2018-06.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projec- tions for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assump- tions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 Telephone: 717-230-8293 Email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us Website: www Hits: 30
House_Appropriation_Response_Letter_3_17_2021.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE March 17, 2021 The Honorable Stanley E Hits: 30
RB_2022_08_Worker_Shortage.pdf employment. This research brief quantifies the scope of this issue and identifies potential factors that motivate the contraction of the state labor force since the start of the pandemic. Labor Demand and Job Openings The primary metric used to quantify labor demand intensity is the ratio Hits: 29
Public Employee Retirement Laws of PA Local Governments (2009).pdf Pennsylvania P.O. Box 1429 Harrisburg, PA 17105-1429 Telephone: (717) 783-6100 Facsimile: (717) 787-9531 E-mail: perc@state.pa.us -i- PREFACE Retirement systems for employees of local governments in Pennsylvania are authorized for all classes of local 19 Reporting Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Actuarial Funding Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Required Actuarial Cost Estimates for Benefit Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 General Municipal Pension System State Aid . . . . . 27 Recovery Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 -iii- Table of Contents (Cont'd) Page Review of Local Government Employee Retirement System Laws Hits: 29
PSERS_Stress_Test_Impact_Analysis_2023.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Mathieu Taylor, Fiscal Analyst II Staff Contact: mtaylor@ifo.state.pa Hits: 29
Economic_and_Revenue_Update_2020_10.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 Telephone: 717-230-8293 Email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us Website: www Hits: 29
Witgert Nov 15, 2012.pdf Katharine Witgert Program Manager National Academy for State Health Policy Annual Presentation The Economic and Budget Outlook Independent Fiscal Office Commonwealth of Pennsylvania November 15, 2012 Health Care Reform: What it Means for States 1 • 25 year old non-profit, non-partisan organization • Academy members – Peer-selected group of state health policy leaders – Commitment Hits: 28
Revenue-Update-2020-04.pdf subject to Pennsylvania personal income tax. Wage and salary income comprises nearly 60 percent of all cash income received by state residents, and excludes self-employed individuals and independent contractors. Wages motivate personal income tax withholding revenues. The non-wage income on the Pennsylvania personal income tax return. Corporate profits reflect all U.S. corporations because estimates are not published for states. The following scenarios were used for CY 2020:  Based on workers affected by business closures, wages-salaries decline by Hits: 28
Pensions IFO - Pensions IFO IFO • Latest Releases • Revenue Estimates • Revenue & Economic Update • Performance Budgeting • Energy • Pension Analysis • Property Tax • Wage Contracts • Tax Credit Review • Economics and Other • Data • Right-to-Know • About • About IFO • Job Opportunities • Contact IFO • Email Subscription • Links • Follow on Twitter • • Pensions Legislation Enacted - School and State School and State Pension Legislation Enacted Since 2001 Legislative Session 2017 - 2018 Act 2017 - 5 ( Senate Bill Number 1, Printer's Number 902 Hits: 28
NAP-2018-03.pdf provides an overview of each component of the NAP, explains how the program works and estimates the economic impact of state spending for this purpose. 2 PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Neighborhood Assistance Program utilizes tax credits to encourage private investment in projects next section.) Special Program Priorities (SPP) – Provides a tax credit of up to 75 percent of eligible contributions targeting specific, state designated priority problems or projects. 4 Neighborhood Partnership Program (NPP) – Provides tax credits for eligible contributions targeting multiple projects over Hits: 27
ITEP-Presentation-11-14-2019.pdf The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) is a non-profit, non-partisan research organization that works on federal, state, and local tax policy issues. ITEP's mission is to ensure that elected officials, the media, and the general public academic consensus  Some studies find significant, if small, negative relationships between marginal tax rates and economic growth at the state level  Others find none, or even a positive relationship. But…  Garbage in, garbage out  Easy to quantify Hits: 27
Senate_Appropriations_Committee_Response_Letter_2021.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE April 6, 2021 The Honorable Patrick M Hits: 26
RB_2022_10_Worker_Shortage.pdf longer work or actively seek employment. This research brief quantifies the current excess demand for labor, the magnitude of the state labor force contraction and the impact of near-term demographic trends on the state labor force through 2025. Labor Demand and Job Openings The primary metric used to quantify labor demand intensity is the Hits: 26
EPLC_3_4_2022_update.pdf Leadership Center Commonwealth of Pennsylvania March 4, 2022 1 Background: Independent Fiscal Office IFO begins operations September 2011 Nearly all states have a fiscal office ▪ But they are housed within the state legislature | PA is unique ▪ All have a governing board composed of legislators ▪ Bi-partisan vs non-partisan Duties span a Hits: 26
RB_2023_05_Migration.pdf In April, the Internal Revenue Service released the latest state-level migration data. The dataset uses income tax returns to track the migration of filers (and dependents) between states for returns filed and processed during calendar years 2020 and 2021. 1 The dataset only includes those who filed tax Hits: 25
House Budget Hearing Request.pdf INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105 March 7, 2017 The Honorable Stan Saylor Chairman House Appropriations Committee 245 Main Capitol Building Harrisburg, PA 17120 Dear Chairman Saylor: This letter responds to requests Hits: 25
EPLC Feb 2020 FINAL.pdf Leadership Center Commonwealth of Pennsylvania February 28, 2020 1 Background: Independent Fiscal Office IFO begins operations September 2011 Nearly all states have a fiscal office  But they are housed within the state legislature | PA is unique  All have a governing board composed of legislators  Bi-partisan vs non-partisan Duties Hits: 25
RB-2015-04.pdf 2015 Raising the Minimum Wage in Pennsylvania The FY 2015‐16 Executive Budget includes a proposal that (1) increases the state minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10 and (2) automatically adjusts future minimum wage levels to offset in Ðlation revenue proposals included in the Executive Budget. Table 1 provides a comparison of minimum wage rates for Pennsylvania and adjacent states for 2015 and 2016. For 2015, all adjacent states require that employers pay a minimum wage that exceeds the federal Hits: 24
PMTA_Presentation_April_2023.pdf s Presentation Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) established in 2011 ▪ Provides non-partisan analysis for budget and economic issues ▪ All 50 states have a legislative fiscal office | all are part of legislature ▪ Only IFO is separate and has no governing board ▪ Members recommendations unless required Presentation has 3 parts ▪ I. Statewide economic trends: labor market, inflation and demographics ▪ II. Industry trends and state comparisons: jobs, wages and taxes ▪ III. State budget: revenue proposals and key issues April 19, 2023 1 “Why the Recession Hits: 24
RB_2022_06_PA_Migration.pdf In May, the Internal Revenue Service released the latest state-level migration data. The dataset uses income tax returns to track the migration of filers (and dependents) between states for returns filed and processed during calendar years 2019 and 2020. 1 The dataset only includes those who filed tax Hits: 23
PBB-Board Hearing Jan 23 2020.pptx tax credit Reviews should include a Tax Credit Plan ▪ I nclude performance metrics (outcome, efficiency) ▪ Benchmarks against programs in other states ▪ Specific recommendations to improve operation and efficiency January 23, 2020 1 Tax Credit Reviews for Year 2 Theme: jobs creation to expand availability and enhance quality ▪ No requirement to locate in underserved/unserved areas ▪ No requirement on minimum speeds 24 states have a broadband incentive ▪ But only 3 use tax credits | most use grants and allow wired investment At most, only Hits: 23
Memo-2019-03-Income-and-Property-Tax-Burden-for-Retirees.pdf State Private Pensions Gov't Pensions Social Security Alabama limited exemption exempt exempt Alaska n.a. n.a. n.a. Arizona 000 same as federal Wisconsin depends on income limited exemption exempt Wyoming n.a. n.a. n.a. Table 1 State Income Tax Treatment of Retirement Income Note: n.a. represents states that have no personal income tax on wages. Source Hits: 23
Response-Letter-9-30-2019.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE . September 30, 2019 The Honorable Francis X Hits: 22
RB_2023_03_Expiration_of_the_Enhanced_FMAP.pdf examines the end or phase-out of various programs tied to the federal public health emergency that will impact the state economy. The federal government utilizes federal medical assistance percentages (FMAPs) to determine reimbursement rates to states for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The FMAP is the share of program expenditures covered by Hits: 22
RB_2023_03_Rainy_Day_Fund.pdf The Pew Charitable Trusts recently released a report on Rainy Day and General Fund balances for all 50 states based on enacted fiscal year (FY) 2022-23 budgets. 1 The balances reflect amounts reported for the start of the fiscal year, and amounts realized by the end of the fiscal year will differ. The report provides downloadable Hits: 21
Pitt_Chamber_Presentation.pdf There are ~5.0 million PA households in 2018: ~$1,500 per household Corporate net income tax  Expansion of state corporate income tax base adds ~$160 million next year i. Eliminate Section 199 deduction, limit interest deduction ii. Any repatriation 3 Business Tax Climate and Other Rankings All tax rankings are imperfect because they cannot reflect all aspects of the state tax system  Many are subjective and reflect tax policy goals  A tax-friendly business climate need not translate Hits: 21
MSC_March_31_2021.pdf 1,407 -1,435 Net Revenues 31,126 37,137 35,349 36,498 37,972 39,421 40,885 State Expenditures -34,090 -33,141 -37,975 -39,223 -40,586 -41,877 -42,971 Current Year Balance -2,934 in FY 2020-21. New Round of Federal Stimulus March 31, 2021 5 CARES CAA ARP Notes Payments to Individuals State Unemployment Compensation $5.2 $1.6 -- Federal Pandemic Unemploy Comp (FPUC) 16.2 3.4 4.5 Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Hits: 21
Presentation_PASBO_Annual_Conference_3-8-2018.pdf PASBO 63 rd Annual Conference and Exhibits The IFO Perspective on State Financial and Demographic Data Presentation at the Annual Conference of the Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials Mark J. Ryan Earned Income $1,509 5.3% Other Local Sources $2,185 7.7% Act 1 Allocations (slots) $531 1.9% State (excludes Act 1) $9,944 34.9% Federal $775 2.7% Other (debt related) $934 3.3% Total $28,494 Hits: 20
Electricity_Update_Sep_2021.pdf Table 1 shows net electricity generation by fuel source, total electricity consumption and net exports for Pennsylvania and other regional states. Net generation is broken down into electricity generated from natural gas, coal, nuclear and other sources. Other sources include hydroelectric Total consumption is the sum of (1) retail sales of electricity to all sectors (residential, commercial, industrial, transportation) within the state, (2) direct use electricity and (3) estimated line losses. Net exports are equal to net generation less total consumption. 1 Hits: 20
Electricity_Update_March_2022.pdf Table 1 shows net electricity generation by fuel source, total electricity consumption and net exports for Pennsylvania and other regional states. Net generation is broken down into electricity generated from natural gas, coal, nuclear and other sources. Other sources include petroleum Total consumption is the sum of (1) retail sales of electricity to all sectors (residential, commercial, industrial, transportation) within the state, (2) direct use electricity and (3) estimated line losses. Net exports are equal to net generation less total consumption. 1 Hits: 20
Tax_Credit_and_PBB_Overview_2019-01-24.pdf submit comments. Review relevant studies over past decade.  Government, academic and industry.  Benchmark PA tax credit to other states. If useful, perform an economic impact analysis.  FPTC: large ($65 million) and good data are available.  JCTC: ($10 100% incentivized, can still have positive effects.  FPTC: a 4:1 leverage ratio, but 40% of qualified spend leaves state.  HPTC: large, long-term positive spillover effects. Analyses must include state balanced budget.  Many studies ignore. Included in Hits: 19
TaxCredit and PBB Overview- 2019-01-24.pptx invited to submit comments. Review relevant studies over past decade. ▪ Government, academic and industry. ▪ Benchmark PA tax credit to other states. If useful, perform an economic impact analysis. ▪ FPTC : large ($65 million) and good data are available. ▪ JCTC: ($10 million) simplified than 100% incentivized, can still have positive effects. ▪ FPTC : a 4:1 leverage ratio, but 40% of qualified spend leaves state. ▪ HPTC: large, long-term positive spillover effects. Analyses must include state balanced budget. ▪ Many studies ignore. Included in all IFO Hits: 19
TaxCredit and PBB Overview- 2019-01-24.pdf submit comments. Review relevant studies over past decade.  Government, academic and industry.  Benchmark PA tax credit to other states. If useful, perform an economic impact analysis.  FPTC: large ($65 million) and good data are available.  JCTC: ($10 100% incentivized, can still have positive effects.  FPTC: a 4:1 leverage ratio, but 40% of qualified spend leaves state.  HPTC: large, long-term positive spillover effects. Analyses must include state balanced budget.  Many studies ignore. Included in Hits: 19
Property-Tax-Update-August-2018.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE August 16, 2018 The Honorable Eddie Day Hits: 19
Presentation-2019-3-1-EPLC.pdf workforce  Economics: modest 2018 gains from TCJA, strong labor market  Revenues and Expenditures: one-time measures dominate  State and Local Revenues: property tax, impact fee March 1, 2019 2 Budget Outlook Highlights Revenues: exceeding estimate for FY 2018- 19-20.  Pension systems achieve annual returns of 7.25%.  Healthcare inflation does not accelerate from current rates. State economy operates at long-term potential.  Real GDP +1.9% | Wages-Salaries +3.9% | CPI-U +2.1%.  Hits: 19
MER-2015-06.pdf Monthly Economic Report Independent Fiscal Office - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania United States Economic Indicators Unemployment Rate Number of individuals unemployed divided by the labor force. 1 Monthly Net Job Gains (000s) Average realty transfer taxes based on lat- est three months of collections. Monthly residential sales data are not available at the state level. 3 Housing Starts (Building Permits) Year-over-year growth rate (single units only) of privately owned homes upon which Hits: 19
Econ_Budget_Outlook_Hearing_Response_Letter_02_2023.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE February 7, 2023 The Honorable Seth M Hits: 19
Senate_Appropriations_Committee_Response_Letter_2023.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE March 31, 2023 The Honorable Scott Martin Hits: 18
RB_2023_03_Electricity_Update.pdf Recent data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) show that Pennsylvania remains the top electricity exporter across all states. For 2022, Pennsylvania exported 80.5 million megawatt hours of electricity, notably higher (67.5%) than the second largest export state (Alabama, see table). (As defined by the EIA, net exports equal net generation less sales, direct use and line losses Hits: 18
IFO_Response_Letter_April_12_2022.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE April 12, 2022 The Honorable Francis X Hits: 18
CompetePA_March_11_2021.pdf 1,407 -1,435 Net Revenues 31,126 37,137 35,349 36,498 37,972 39,421 40,885 State Expenditures -34,090 -33,141 -37,975 -39,223 -40,586 -41,877 -42,971 Current Year Balance -2,934 500 Index +12.4% New Round of Federal Stimulus March 11, 2021 5 CARES CAA ARP Notes Payments to Individuals State Unemployment Compensation $5.2 $1.6 -- CAA is full year amount Federal Pandemic Unemploy Comp (FPUC) 16.2 3.4 Hits: 18
PSBA-Property-Tax-Update-March-2020.pdf Earned Income $1,592 5.3% Other Local Sources $2,347 7.8% Act 1 Allocations (slots) $533 1.8% State (excludes Act 1) $10,962 36.2% Federal $897 3.0% Other (debt related) $439 1.4% Total $30,282 100.0% Note: Millions of dollars. State monies include contributions to PSERS ($2.3 billion). Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education. Growth Rate of School Property Tax to Hits: 17
Presentation-2018-08-PA-State-Association-Boroughs.pdf Economic and Budget Outlook DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS & THE PA ECONOMY PA State Association of Boroughs Commonwealth of Pennsylvania May 1, 2018 MATTHEW KNITTEL, DIRECTOR Independent fiscal office August 8, 2018 The big picture: state demographic trends.  Historical trends. Projections through 2025.  Disclaimer: trends may not translate to all local units. Aging’s Hits: 17
PBB-Board-Hearing-Jan-22-2020.pdf PBB Overview and Agency Highlights PEMA Dept of State Dept of Environmental Protection Presentation to the Performance-Based Budget Board January 22, 2020 Performance Based Budgeting (PBB) Alternative budget trends in output and efficiency?  Are we making progress towards desired outcomes?  How does PA compare to other states and U.S.? There are many things that PBB cannot do  Cost-benefit analysis (no longer supported by Pew Hits: 17
MTR-2016-12.pdf 27.5% FYTD $13,455 $13,308 $147 Growth 0.4% 0.4% 2.0% Dollar amounts are in millions. STATE GDP CONTRACTS The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis recently released real gross domestic product (GDP) by state for the second quarter of 2016. The release includes revised quarterly statistics for 2005 to 2016. The table below shows Hits: 17
House_State_Gov_Comm_Presentation_August_2021.pdf State Pension System Update House State Government Committee Testimony Matthew Knittel, Director Independent Fiscal Office August 19, 2021 Recent Legislation • Act 5 of 2017: Act 5 Hits: 17
Analysis of Recent Collective Bargaining Agreements.pdf INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105 January 12, 2017 The Honorable Joseph B. Scarnati, III The Honorable Mike bargaining agreements between the Commonwealth and the following six labor unions: 1 • Correctional Institution Vocational Education Association (CIVEA) • Federation of State Cultural and Educational Professionals (FOSCEP) • Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), Healthcare Pennsylvania • Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA), Non- Hits: 17
Wage_Contracts_PDA.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE October 2, 2017 The Honorable Joseph B Hits: 16
Tax_Credit_and_Other_Incentives_2022.pdf incentives for fiscal years (FY) 2017-18 through FY 2022-23. The brief separates incentives into four categories: tax credits, state spending or grants, job training programs and state loan programs. The amount reported for each incentive is an estimate of the dollars claimed or awarded each fiscal year Hits: 16
RB_2023_1_Population_Contraction.pdf The U.S. Census Bureau recently released state population estimates for July 1, 2022. The Census Bureau estimates that from April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022, the state population contracted by 30,680. (See table.) The contraction was mainly driven by a natural or organic decline (-56,150 Hits: 16
PSEA Wage Contract Analysis- 2020.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE July 2, 2020 The Honorable Joseph B Hits: 16
PSCOA Wage Contract Analysis- 2020.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE June 26, 2020 The Honorable Joseph B Hits: 16
Presentation-2019-5-1-PAEL.pdf Note: All Other Healthcare includes ambulatory care, hospitals and nursing/residential care facilities. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, State and Area Employment. The Minimum Wage Proposal Increase minimum wage from $7.25 to $12.00/hr (+65.5%).  average wage for workers earning <$12.00 is $9.73 (+23.3%).  Effective July 1, 2019. Applies to entire state.  On July 1, 2020 begin six-year phase-in to $15.00 by 2025.  50 cent increment each Hits: 16
PA_Turnpike_Toll_Projections_May_31_2013.pdf through CY 2024 About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the Carson Office Building, 2 nd Floor 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 Telephone: 717-230-8293 E-mail: contact@ifo.state.pa.us Website: www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Contacts: Matthew Knittel, Director Mark Ryan, Deputy Director The Independent Fiscal Hits: 16
PA_Economy_League_Presentation.pdf Earned Income $1,476 5.4% Other Local Sources $2,126 7.7% Act 1 Allocations (slots) $530 1.9% State (exclude Act 1) $9,492 34.4% Federal $815 3.0% Other (debt related) $855 3.1% Total $27,578 group. Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education. 9 Raise income tax rate (3.07%).  Broad tax base that grows with state economy.  Exempts retirement income.  Relatively low tax rate, but no exemptions/deductions.  PA state-local income tax Hits: 16
ISSU Wage Contract Analysis- 2019.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE September 13, 2019 The Honorable Joseph B Hits: 16
IFO_Response_Letter_Jan_20_2023.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE January 20, 2023 The Honorable Seth M Hits: 16
FOSCEP Wage Contract Analysis- 2019.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE October 8, 2019 The Honorable Joseph B Hits: 16
Revenue-Estimate-2020-05-Presentation.pdf weeks March 18 First PA death from COVID-19 declared March 23 PA non-life-sustaining businesses closed April 1 Stay-at-home orders all counties April 9 PA schools closed remainder of year May 8-29 57 counties enter yellow status (partial reopen) June 5 All counties in yellow status End of June Most counties in green status (assumption) COVID-19 Hits: 15
PBB_Board_Hearing_Jan_09_2023.pdf and outcomes ▪ How do outcomes for regions/counties in PA differ from statewide measures? ▪ How does PA compare to other states and U.S.? January 9, 2023 1 Common Themes Technology plays a key role in efficiency and improved outcomes ▪ DOR – PA Tax Hub modernization project completed in 2022 ▪ DDAP – IT modernization procurement process to start in 2023 ▪ OA monitors IT modernization projects across agencies ▪ Identify key performance metrics to measure benefits over time Agencies lack Hits: 15
Impact-Fee-Update-2018-Outlook-2018-06.pdf drilled or operating in the previous calendar year. 1 Proceeds from the impact fee are distributed to local governments and state agencies to provide for infrastructure, emergency services, environmental initiatives and various other programs. Local governments receive funds based on the one more than offset decreased collections from older wells as their fees decline. Net impact: +$13.0 million.  Exempt Status and Other. This includes (1) the net effect of reduced collections from newly-exempt wells and new collections from previously Hits: 15
2013-07 Monthly Economic Summary.pdf United States Economic Indicators Monthly Economic Report J u l y 2 0 1 3 Unemployment Rate The number of individuals unemployed over-year change in average price level. Includes outlays for energy. 9 Independent Fiscal Office Commonwealth of Pennsylvania www.ifo.state.pa.us Sources: 1/ U.S. Department of Labor - Survey of Households. 2/ U.S. Department of Labor - Survey of Hits: 15
RB_2023_03_Rental_Assistance.pdf examines the end or phase-out of various programs tied to the federal public health emergency that will impact the state economy. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commonwealth and federal government enacted a renter eviction moratorium to 2021. A summary is as follows: ▪ March 2020: The CARES Act included a renter eviction moratorium through July 2020. A state eviction moratorium was enacted concurrently through August 2020. ▪ September 2020: The state eviction moratorium ends. The Centers for Disease Control Hits: 14
platt ppt.pdf time 4 www.bea.gov Regional Accounts Gross Domestic Product  Regional counterpart to U.S. GDP o GDP by state o GDP by metropolitan area Personal Income  Income received by persons from: o Current production (factor payments to labor 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% Pre-recession Peak to Trough Percent Changes (Peak-2008Q2, Trough-2009Q3) United States Pennsylvania www.bea.gov Changes in Personal Income Compone nts 9 3.1% 2.6% 1.3% -9.2% 20 Hits: 14
PBB_Board_Hearing_Jan_24_2022.pdf Did additional funding impact outcomes? ▪ Provide additional metrics and indicators to inform budget decisions ▪ How does PA compare to other states and U.S.? ▪ How do outcomes for regions, counties, school districts within PA differ from the statewide measure? January 24 AGR – PA Inspection Reporting System (PAIRS) January 24, 2022 2 Common Issues Across Reports Agencies often lack outcome data for state-funded programs ▪ In general, more outcome data are available for federally funded programs ▪ Condition of funding | Defined measures | Dedicated resources Hits: 14
PBB_Board_Hearing_Apr_27_2021.pdf Performance-Based Budget Board April 27, 2021 Performance-Based Budgeting (PBB) Year 3 Agencies ▪ PennDOT | Human Services (Part 2) ▪ Pennsylvania State Police | Military and Veterans Affairs Alternative budget framework driven by performance metrics ▪ Output | efficiency | outcomes | benchmarks | statewide indicators ▪ Link funding output and efficiency? ▪ Are we making progress towards desired outcomes at given funding levels? ▪ How does PA compare to other states and U.S.? April 27, 2021 1 Common Issues Across Reports PBB reports reflect the significant impact of Covid-19 Hits: 14
Official-Revenue-Estimate-2020-06-Presentation.pdf weeks March 18 First PA death from COVID-19 declared March 23 PA non-life-sustaining businesses closed April 1 Stay-at-home orders all counties April 9 PA schools closed remainder of year May 8-29 57 counties enter yellow status (partial reopen) June 5 All counties in yellow status End of June All counties in green status (except Lebanon) COVID- Hits: 14
NGPR-2018Q3.pdf quarters before that date and (2) produced above 90 mcf per day (i.e., did not qualify for stripper well status). From the third quarter of 2016 to the third quarter of 2018, average production per well increased by 44.0 wells in the third quarter of 2018 and provides a breakdown based on well type (horizontal vs. vertical) and production status. There were 8,431 producing horizontal wells in the third quarter, an 11.2 percent increase over the prior year Hits: 14
Newsstand_January_2020.pdf January 2020 | | www.ifo.state.pa.us Pennsylvania News National News IFO NEWS STAND States Pay $30 Billion per Year on Targeted Tax Breaks A recent article in the Wall Street Journal discusses the benefits Hits: 14
Newsstand_February_2020.pdf February 2020 | | www.ifo.state.pa.us Pennsylvania News National News IFO NEWS STAND Mortgage Originations Grow 87% as Homeowners Refinance The Federal Reserve Bank 29 category (21.7%). Federal Balance of Payments Estimated for Federal Fiscal Year 2018 The Office of the New York State Comptroller released a report that examines the distribution of federal budg- et receipts and expenditures across states in Federal Fiscal Hits: 14
MTR-2017-03.pdf Dollar amounts are in millions. PA CONSUMER DEBT OUTPACES REGION The Federal Reserve Bank of New York (FRBNY) publishes quarterly state data on consumer debt. The data span major loan types, such as mortgage, auto, credit card and student loan, and provide insight as to whether consumers are accumulating or paying down debt. For Pennsylvania and most nearby states, total consumer debt peaked in 2008 prior to the Great Recession. Pennsylvania’s total consumer debt surpassed its 2008 level Hits: 14
MQRE_FY21_22_August.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 Telephone: 717-230-8293 Email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us Website: www Hits: 14
MGMT Nonrepresented Wage Contract.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE September 20, 2019 The Honorable Patrick M Hits: 14
jackson ppt.pdf Fixed Investment 4.4 8.7 5.3 5.8 Federal Government 4.5 -1.8 -2.5 -3.5 State & Local Government -1.8 -2.2 -2.4 -0.9 Exports 11.3 6.9 4.0 7.6 Imports 7 1.0 1.2 1.6 Light-Vehicle Sales (Millions) 11.6 12.8 13.5 14.7 Housing Starts (Millions) 0.58 0.61 0.73 0.97 Consumer Price Index 1.6 3.1 1.5 1.8 Hits: 14
Five_Year_Outlook_2016_IFO_PPT.pdf Four Factors Motivate the Result Theme: Short-Term Savings, but Long-Term Costs.  Medicaid expansion: full phase-in of state share (10%) by 2020.  JUA Loan ($200 million) and PlanCon (no appropriation this year). Economy Hits Soft Patch in Simulation.  What happens if PA economy has “normal” growth?  Assumes no recession over next five years. No New State or Federal Policy Changes.  But, the Governor must bring budget into balance.  What about the federal government? Taxes Hits: 14
AFSCME_Wage_Contract_Analysis_2023.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE August 29, 2023 The Honorable Kim L Hits: 14
Wage Contract SEIU-FINAL.pdf INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105 September 27, 2016 The Honorable Joseph B. Scarnati, III The Honorable Mike fiscal year and subsequent two fiscal years. The table itemizes the cost to the General Fund, Motor License Fund, Other State Funds (includes Lottery, State Stores and Restricted Accounts/Augmentations/Other Funds) and Federal Funds. The analysis considers the recent collective Hits: 13
Wage Contract PFBC-FINAL.pdf INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105 1 February 2, 2017 The Honorable Joseph B. Scarnati, III The Honorable fiscal year and subsequent two fiscal years. The table itemizes the cost to the General Fund, Motor License Fund, Other State Funds (includes Lottery, State Stores and Restricted Accounts/Augmentations/Other Funds) and Federal Funds. The analysis uses the following parameters Hits: 13
Wage Contract AFSCME-FINAL.pdf INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105 September 27, 2016 The Honorable Joseph B. Scarnati, III The Honorable Mike fiscal year and subsequent two fiscal years. The table itemizes the cost to the General Fund, Motor License Fund, Other State Funds (includes Lottery, State Stores and Restricted Accounts/Augmentations/Other Funds) and Federal Funds. The analysis considers the recent collective Hits: 13
UGSOA_Wage_Contract_Analysis_2021.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE September 27, 2021 The Honorable Jake Corman Hits: 13
UGSOA_Wage_Contract_ Analysis_2020.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE November 11, 2020 The Honorable Joseph B Hits: 13
SEIU_Local_668_Wage_Contract_Analysis_2023.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE September 19, 2023 The Honorable Kim L Hits: 13
SEIU Healthcare Wage Contract Analysis- 2019.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE November 6, 2019 The Honorable Joseph B Hits: 13
RB_2021_11_Economic_Development_Incentives.pdf fiscal years (FY) 2015-16 through FY 2020-21. The brief divides economic development incentives into four categories: tax credits, state spending or grants, job training programs and state loan programs. The dollar amounts reported in the table for each category are estimates of the total incentives claimed or Hits: 13
Presentation-2018-10-Performance-Based-Budget-Board.pdf Links funding levels for agency activities with expected outcomes  What are citizens getting in return for the investment of state resources?  What outcomes are agencies achieving with funding for each program?  Emphasizes program results and performance management to inform high-level budget decisions  An alternative budgeting framework used to guide the allocation of state resources to improve outcomes for citizens 3 October 15, 2018 PBB Implementation Status 4  Conducted a review of PBB Hits: 13
PLEA Wage Contract Analysis- 2019.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE October 8, 2019 The Honorable Joseph B Hits: 13
PDA Wage Contract Analysis- 2019.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE November 6, 2019 The Honorable Joseph B Hits: 13
OPEIU Wage Contract Analysis- 2019.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE November 6, 2019 The Honorable Joseph B Hits: 13
NGPR_2022_Q4.pdf over 99% of total production in Pennsylvania. The report also includes (1) county-level production and well count comparisons, (2) state production comparisons from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and (3) natural gas hub spot price trends from Bentek 2021 2022 Figure 3 - Annual Growth in Producing Well Counts by Quarter INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE FOURTH QUARTER 2022 County and State Comparison Table 3 shows county-level production volume and producing wells for calendar year (CY) 2022 and CY 2021. Ranked Hits: 13
NGPR_2022_Q3.pdf over 99% of total production in Pennsylvania. The report also includes (1) county-level production and well count comparisons, (2) state production comparisons from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and (3) natural gas hub price trends from Bentek Energy 2021 2022 Figure 3 - Annual Growth in Producing Well Counts by Quarter INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE THIRD QUARTER 2022 County and State Comparison Table 3 shows county-level production volume and producing wells through the third quarter of 2022 and 2021. Ranked Hits: 13
NGPR_2022_Q2.pdf over 99% of total production in Pennsylvania. The report also includes (1) county-level production and well count comparisons, (2) state production comparisons from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and (3) natural gas hub price trends from Bentek Energy 2021 2022 Figure 3 - Annual Growth in Producing Well Counts by Quarter INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE SECOND QUARTER 2022 County and State Comparison Table 3 shows county-level production volume and producing wells through the second quarter of 2022 and 2021. Ranked Hits: 13
NGPR_2021_Q3.pdf this report focus on horizontal wells, which comprise over 99% of unconventional production in Pennsylvania. The report also provides (1) state production comparisons from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and (2) recent regional price trends from Bentek Energy. Production 2020 2021 Figure 3 - Annual Growth in Producing Well Counts by Quarter INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE THIRD QUARTER 2021 County and State Comparison Table 3 shows county-level production volume and producing wells through the third quarter of 2020 and 2021. Ranked Hits: 13
NGPR_2021_Q2.pdf this report focus on horizontal wells, which comprise over 99% of unconventional production in Pennsylvania. The report also provides (1) state production comparisons from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and (2) recent regional price trends from Bentek Energy. Production 2020 2021 Figure 3 - Annual Growth in Producing Well Counts by Quarter INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE SECOND QUARTER 2021 County and State Comparison Table 3 shows county-level production volume and producing wells through the second quarter of 2020 and 2021. Ranked Hits: 13
NGPR-2019Q1.pdf quarters before that date and (2) produced above 90 mcf per day (i.e., did not qualify for stripper well status). From the first quarter of 2017 to the first quar- ter of 2019, average production per well increased by 56 wells in the first quarter of 2019 and provides a breakdown based on well type (horizontal vs. vertical) and production status. There were 8,765 producing horizontal wells in the first quarter, a 10.7 percent increase over the prior year Hits: 13
NGPR-2018Q4.pdf quarters before that date and (2) produced above 90 mcf per day (i.e., did not qualify for stripper well status). From the fourth quarter of 2016 to the fourth quarter of 2018, average production per well increased by 57.0 wells in the fourth quarter of 2018 and provides a breakdown based on well type (horizontal vs. vertical) and production status. There were 8,606 producing horizontal wells in the fourth quarter, a 10.6 percent increase over the prior year Hits: 13
NGPR-2018Q2.pdf quarters before that date and (2) produced above 90 mcf per day (i.e., did not qualify for stripper well status). From the second quarter of 2016 to the second quarter of 2018, average production per well increased by 27.4 wells in the second quarter of 2018 and provides a breakdown based on well type (horizontal vs. vertical) and production status. There were 8,194 producing horizontal wells in the second quarter, an 11.5 percent increase over the prior year Hits: 13
NGPR-2018Q1.pdf quarters before that date and (2) produced above 90 mcf per day (i.e., did not qualify for stripper well status). From the first quarter of 2016 to the first quar- ter of 2018, average production per well increased by 24 wells in the first quarter of 2018 and provides a breakdown based on well type (horizontal vs. vertical) and production status. There were 7,913 producing horizontal wells in the first quarter, a 9.8 percent increase over the prior year Hits: 13
MSC_March_31_2022.pdf millions. PIT is personal income tax. Adjusted growth rate controls for a $2.19 billion one-time transfer. Federal and State Pandemic Relief Programs March 31, 2022 5 CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 Total Payments to Individuals and Businesses State Unemployment Compensation $5.2 $0.8 $0.0 $6.0 Fed. Pandemic Unemployment Comp (FPUC) 16.2 8.8 0 Hits: 13
IFO-Presentation-11-14-2019.pdf for all presenters to be taken at end of session November 14, 2019 2 Economic Development and Business Taxation 30 states perform some form of annual tax credit review  PA is one of 16 “leading” states (Pew, Aug 2019) Since 2008, states make fundamental changes to business taxes  15 states reduce corporate net income rate Hits: 13
FTA_Presentation_Oct_24_2022.pdf October 24, 2022 Background: Independent Fiscal Office Created by Act 120 of 2010 and began operations in 2011 Nearly all states have a fiscal office ▪ But they are housed within the state legislature | PA is unique ▪ All others have a governing board composed of legislators ▪ Bi-partisan vs non-partisan Duties span Hits: 13
CIVEA Wage Contract Analysis- 2019.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE February 26, 2020 The Honorable Joseph B Hits: 13
ALES Wage Contract Analysis- 2019.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE November 6, 2019 The Honorable Joseph B Hits: 13
2012-09 Monthly Economic Summary 7.pdf United States Economic Indicators Monthly Economic Report S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 2 Jun 8 8.1% 74.3 49.6 3.72 1,407 1.7% Independent Fiscal Office Commonwealth of Pennsylvania www.ifo.state.pa.us Sources: 1/ U.S. Department of Labor - Survey of Households. 2/ U.S. Department of Labor - Survey of Hits: 13
Senate Budget Hearing Request.pdf INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105 March 7, 2017 The Honorable Patrick M. Browne Chairman Senate Appropriations Committee the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO). Specifically, Senator Vulakovich inquired about the treatment of corporate net operating losses (NOLs) in other states as compared to Pennsylvania. Current federal law allows 20 years of NOL carryforwards and 2 years of NOL carrybacks. Thirty Hits: 12
SEIU Local 668 UC Referees Analysis- 2020.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE May 7, 2020 The Honorable Members of Hits: 12
RB_2022_06_PA_Gasoline_Tax.pdf investment income, permits and other miscellaneous revenue). MLF revenues support highway maintenance, capital projects and bridge construction and rehabilitation. 2 State transportation revenues are also used to leverage federal reimbursement for eligible highway and bridge projects. 3 Pennsylvania levies the highest S. Energy Information Administration (See https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/gasoline/factors-affecting- gasoline-prices.php?msclkid=c3084f24c0ad11ec8716ff12b15d1bde). Top Five States Rate Border States Rate Rank Pennsylvania 57.6 Maryland 36.1 8 California 51.1 Delaware 23.0 31 Washington Hits: 12
RB-10-2020-Economic_Development_Incentives.pdf for fiscal years (FY) 2014-15 through FY 2019-20. The brief divides economic development into four categories: tax credits, state spending or grants, job training programs and state loan programs. The dollar amounts reported in the table for each category are estimates of the total incentives claimed or Hits: 12
PSBA_January_19_2022.pdf School Boards Association Innovation and Policy Institute Matthew Knittel, IFO Director January 19, 2022 IFO Background and Major Releases IFO starts in 2011. Primary duty to provide General Fund revenue estimates ▪ Every January, May and June ▪ Economic trends and forecasts Each November: Five-Year Outlook ▪ General Fund revenues, expenditures, economics and demographics ▪ Long-term structural surplus or deficit for the state Other Duties and Releases ▪ Monthly releases: revenue collections, economic update ▪ Pensions: determine if actuarial note required prior to further consideration Hits: 12
Presentation_PICPA_12-3-2014.pdf Life Expectancy and Median Age Age of Workforce Labor Force Participation Rates Components of Population Change All Data from Pennsylvania State Data Center 3.Dec.2014 3 3.Dec.2014 Broad Demographic Trends 2010 2015 2020 Number Number Growth Number Growth 17.3% Total 309.3 321.4 4.3% 333.9 3.9% Sources: U.S. Census Bureau and Pennsylvania State Data Center. half the rate of increase 4 Baby Boomers: Born 1946 to 1964. • Retirements reduce the potential labor force Hits: 12
PICPA_Presentation.pdf yields minimal profits growth. Budget Proposals and Tax Burden Rankings. Deficit projections remain high (~$2.5 - $3.0 billion). PA state-local tax burden similar to U.S. average. Factors That Affect Revenue Shortfall Taxable consumer spending is weak.  Base Leisure-Hospitality 5.1 7.5 13.1 11.2 Local Government -7.3 -6.8 -0.9 0.3 State-Federal Government -2.0 0.3 0.9 -1.5 All Other Sectors 4.3 1.5 9.3 12 Hits: 12
PICPA_NPG_Presentation_2021_07.pdf State Pension System Update PICPA Not-for-Profit and Gov’t Accounting Conference Matthew Knittel, Director Independent Fiscal Office July 13, 2021 State Pension System Funding Outlook July 13, 2021 1 SERS 1 PSERS FY Ending Empl. Rate $ State Contrib System Return Unfunded Hits: 12
NGPR_2021_Q4.pdf this report focus on horizontal wells, which comprise over 99% of total production in Pennsylvania. The report also provides (1) state production comparisons from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and (2) recent regional price trends from Bentek Energy. Production 2020 2021 Figure 3 - Annual Growth in Producing Well Counts by Quarter INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE FOURTH QUARTER 2021 County and State Comparison Table 3 shows county-level production volume and producing wells in 2020 and 2021. Ranked in order of production Hits: 12
NGPR_2020_Q4.pdf report focus on horizontal wells, which comprise over 99 percent of unconventional production in Pennsylvania. The report also provides (1) state production comparisons from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and (2) recent regional price trends from Bentek Energy. Production 2019 2020 Figure 3 - Annual Growth in Producing Well Counts by Quarter INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE FOURTH QUARTER 2020 County and State Comparison Table 3 shows calendar year county-level production volume and producing wells for 2019 and 2020. Ranked in order Hits: 12
NGPR_2020_Q3.pdf report focus on horizontal wells, which comprise over 99 percent of unconventional production in Pennsylvania. The report also provides (1) state production comparisons from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and (2) recent regional price trends from Bentek Energy. Production Q2 Q3 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Figure 3 - Producing Well Growth INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE THIRD QUARTER 2020 County and State Comparison Table 3 shows county-level production volume and producing well counts through the third quarter for 2019 and 2020 Hits: 12
NGPR-2022-Q1.pdf this report focus on horizontal wells, which comprise over 99% of total production in Pennsylvania. The report also provides (1) state production comparisons from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and (2) recent regional price trends from Bentek Energy. Production 2021 2022 Figure 3 - Annual Growth in Producing Well Counts by Quarter INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE FIRST QUARTER 2022 County and State Comparison Table 3 shows county-level production volume and producing wells for the first quarter of 2021 and 2022. Ranked Hits: 12
NGPR-2021-Q1.pdf this report focus on horizontal wells, which comprise over 99% of unconventional production in Pennsylvania. The report also provides (1) state production comparisons from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and (2) recent regional price trends from Bentek Energy. Production Figure 3 - Year-Over-Year Growth in Producing Well Counts by Quarter INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE FIRST QUARTER 2021 County and State Comparison Table 3 shows county-level production volume and producing wells for first quarter of 2020 and 2021. Ranked in Hits: 12
NGPR-2020-Q2.pdf report focus on horizontal wells, which comprise over 99 percent of unconventional production in Pennsylvania. The report also provides (1) state production comparisons from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and (2) recent regional price trends from Bentek Energy. Production Q4 Q1 Q2 2017 2018 2019 2020 Figure 3 - Producing Well Growth INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE SECOND QUARTER 2020 County and State Comparison Table 3 shows county-level production volume and producing well counts through the second quarter for 2019 and 2020 Hits: 12
NGPR-2020-Q1.pdf focus on horizontal wells, which account for over 99 percent of unconventional production in Pennsylvania. The report also provides (1) state production comparisons from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and (2) recent regional price trends from Bentek Energy. Production Q4 Q1 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Figure 3 - Producing Well Growth INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE FIRST QUARTER 2020 County and State Comparison Table 3 shows county-level production volume and producing well counts for the first quarter of 2020 and 2019 Hits: 12
NGPR-2019Q4.pdf quarters before that date and (2) produced above 90 mcf per day (i.e., did not qualify for stripper well status). After recording significant gains in 2018 (33.9 percent for the year), average production per well growth moderated in 2019 wells in the fourth quarter of 2019 and provides a breakdown based on well type (horizontal vs. vertical) and production status. There were 9,319 producing horizontal wells in the fourth quarter, an 8.3 percent increase over the prior year Hits: 12
NGPR-2019Q3.pdf quarters before that date and (2) produced above 90 mcf per day (i.e., did not qualify for stripper well status). After recording significant gains in 2018 (33.9 percent for the year), average production per well growth moderated in 2019 wells in the third quarter of 2019 and provides a breakdown based on well type (horizontal vs. vertical) and production status. There were 9,116 producing horizontal wells in the third quarter, an 8.1 percent increase over the prior year Hits: 12
NGPR-2019Q2.pdf quarters before that date and (2) produced above 90 mcf per day (i.e., did not qualify for stripper well status). After recording significant gains in 2018 (33.9 percent for the year), average production per well growth moderated in 2019 wells in the second quarter of 2019 and provides a breakdown based on well type (horizontal vs. vertical) and production status. There were 8,897 producing horizontal wells in the second quarter, an 8.5 percent increase over the prior year Hits: 12
NGPR-2016Q2.pdf The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) publishes monthly production data submitted by natural gas extractors that operate in the state. Except as otherwise noted, this report uses those data, in conjunction with DEP data on wells spud, to develop statewide 5 shows county-level tabulations for the calendar year-to-date. Susquehanna County was the highest-producing county in the state, representing nearly one quarter of all horizontal well production (24.0 percent). The largest increases in production among top-ten Hits: 12
MTR-2017-08.pdf drug overdose deaths ranked 18th in the nation. In addition to significant personal costs, the crisis also has implications for state and local budgets and economies. The opioid overdose death rate (rate per 100,000 in population) has increased dramatically. (See 2016 will increase to 16.1 (2,060 opioid deaths), a 4.9 percentage point increase over 2015. 2 Most states surrounding Pennsylvania are not faring better, and four of those states had higher opioid overdose death rates compared to Pennsylvania Hits: 12
MTR-2017-04.pdf The U.S. Census Bureau releases the American Community Survey (ACS) every year, which includes annual migration data between various states. These data can be narrowed down to show the migration of individuals aged 20-35 (millennials) moving to or from Pennsylvania, who obtained an associate’s or higher degree. The graph below displays the top 10 states in 2015 that those with college degrees moved to (outflow) along with graduates who moved from those states (inflow) for Hits: 12
MQRE_FY22_23_August.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Matthew Knittel, Director Brenda Warburton, Deputy Director Stacey Knavel, Principal Revenue Hits: 12
MQRE-FY19-20-Aug.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 Telephone: 717-230-8293 Email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us Website: www Hits: 12
Impact-Fee-Update-Outlook-2019-06.pdf drilled or operating in the previous calendar year. 1 Proceeds from the impact fee are distributed to local governments and state agencies to provide for infrastructure, emergency services, environmental initiatives and various other programs. Local governments receive funds based on the As a result, all wells that previously disputed payment of the impact fee based on the interpretation of stripper well status are required to pay those disputed fees. Net impact: +$8.9 million.  Other/Late. Includes (1) fees paid late Hits: 12
Five_Year_Outlook_2017_PSERS_State_Share_Update.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE To: Matthew Knittel, Director From: Mark J Hits: 12
RB_2021_02 County Income Patterns.pdf Introduction This research brief presents five maps that illustrate recent demographic and income trends at the county level. The brief starts with demographic trends, then presents income trends and finally combines the two metrics to analyze per capita income trends and for population, it should be noted that they do not control for cost of living, which varies widely across the state. Population Growth From 2016 to 2019, Pennsylvania’s population expanded at an average rate of 0.02% per annum. Figure Hits: 11
RB 2019 County Income Patterns.pdf Introduction This research brief presents four maps that illustrate recent demographic and income trends at the county level. The brief starts with demographic trends, then presents income trends and finally combines the two metrics to analyze per capita income trends and for population, it should be noted that they do not control for cost of living, which varies widely across the state. Population Growth From 2015 to 2017, Pennsylvania’s population expanded at an average rate of 0.1 percent per annum Hits: 11
Presentation_Lancaster_Chamber_2017-07-14.pdf does not make policy recommendations. Primary duties:  Revenue projections: May 1 and June 15.  Analyze fiscal impact of state employee wage contracts.  Coordinate actuarial analyses of pension legislation.  Numerous special studies on revenue or budget matters.  5.25% 5.50% Revenues (net of refunds) Expenditures Note: Pennsylvania General Fund expenditures and revenues as a percentage of state GDP. Source: Economic and Budget Outlook, Independent Fiscal Office, November 2016. Demographic Trends 7/14/2017 6 Subtle, yet crucial Hits: 11
NGPR-2017Q1.pdf 2.9% -4.8% -6.5% Notes: Horizontal wells only. Data through 2014 were reported on a half-year basis. Starting in 2015, data are reported on a monthly basis. Figure 1 displays the number of new horizontal wells spud in Figure 2: Calendar Year-to-Date Production, by County Independent Fiscal Office 7 First Quarter 2017 Table 7 displays a state comparison of gross production from all well types. Among the top-ten producing states, Ohio and West Virginia recorded the Hits: 11
NGPR-2016Q4.pdf The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) publishes monthly production data submitted by natural gas extractors that operate in the state. Unless otherwise noted, this report uses those data, in conjunction with DEP data on wells spud, to develop statewide tabulations Report Table 5 shows county-level tabulations for the calendar year. Susquehanna County was the highest- producing county in the state, representing nearly one quarter of all horizontal well production (23.8%). The largest increases in production among top-ten counties Hits: 11
NGPR-2016Q3.pdf The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) publishes monthly production data submitted by natural gas extractors that operate in the state. Unless otherwise noted, this report uses those data, in conjunction with DEP data on wells spud, to develop statewide tabulations 5 shows county-level tabulations for the calendar year-to-date. Susquehanna County was the highest-producing county in the state, representing nearly one quarter of all horizontal well production (23.7 percent). The largest increases in production among top-ten Hits: 11
NGPR-2016Q1.pdf The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) publishes monthly production data submitted by natural gas extractors that operate in the state. Except as otherwise noted, this report uses those data, in conjunction with DEP data on wells spud, to develop statewide 5 shows county-level tabulations for the calendar year-to-date. Susquehanna County was the top producing county in the state, representing nearly one quarter of all horizontal well production. Seven of the top ten producing counties registered production gains, while Hits: 11
MTR-2015-09.pdf the two years. The database of matched returns allows the IRS to identify a migrating taxpayer’s origin and destination states. The data reveal a net outflow from Pennsylvania of 21,578 individuals (includes dependents) and $935 million of adjusted gross income reported on tax returns for tax year 2012. The states of New York (6,925), New Jersey (3,858) and Maryland (1,056) were the primary states to record a Hits: 11
MQRE-FY18-19-July.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projec- tions for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assump- tions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building Second Floor 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 Telephone: 717-230-8293 Email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us Hits: 11
Impact-Fee-Estimate-2019.pdf drilled or operating in the previous calendar year. 1 Proceeds from the impact fee are distributed to local governments and state agencies to provide for infrastructure, emergency services, environmental initiatives and various other programs. Local governments receive funds based on the million.  Disputes/Other. 3 Collections for CY 2018 included previously disputed payments related to the interpretation of stripper well status and late payments from prior years. This component includes the total impact of both factors: Estimated impact: -$7.5 million Hits: 11
IFO_Testimony_Min_Wage_Feb_16_2021.pdf workers were employed in the retail trade and food service sectors.  The fourth table shows minimum wage rates across states for the current year and two subsequent years.  The fifth table displays the state wage distribution for 2019 by hourly wage rate and the preliminary IFO projection for 2022. Due to the pandemic, the Hits: 11
IFO ppt.pdf Economic & Budget Outlook 2012 Revenue Conference Five–Year Outlook Report • Report and presentations will be posted on website: www.ifo.state.pa.us • Modeling is simple and transparent. – Projections motivated by economics and demographics. – Focus on growth rates, not absolute levels 2012 Revenue Conference Economic Forecast Weakens Annual Average Growth Rates or Levels 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015-17 Real Gross State Product June 2011 2.5% 2.5% 2.6% 2.9% 2.2% January 2012 1.8% 1.6% 2 Hits: 11
Revenue_and_Economic_Update_Presentation_2020_10.pdf pandemic scenario Tips -1.5 high degree of uncertainty Total -25.5 excludes any unreported income UC and Individual Rebates State UC $5.2 average of $330 per week Federal Pandemic UC 15.9 program has concluded Other Federal Assistance 10 Losses October 29, 2020 3 -$15 -$10 -$5 $0 $5 $10 $15 $20 $25 Q2 Q3 Q4 lost labor income state and federal UC + economic impact payments net impact $12.6 $7.0 -$2.8 -$11.7 -$7.4 -$6.4 Hits: 10
RB_2023_02_ChildCare.pdf examines the end or phase-out of various programs tied to the federal public health emergency that will impact the state economy. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and related mitigation efforts, many firms have struggled to retain employees Of that amount, $729 million (3.0%) was awarded to Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth allocated an additional $90 million in ARPA State Recovery Funds to the Department of Human Services (DHS) for more child care stabilization grants – a total of $819 million Hits: 10
RB-2020-03 County Income Patterns.pdf Introduction This research brief presents four maps that illustrate recent demographic and income trends at the county level. The brief starts with demographic trends, then presents income trends and finally combines the two metrics to analyze per capita income trends and for population, it should be noted that they do not control for cost of living, which varies widely across the state. Population Growth From 2016 to 2018, Pennsylvania’s population expanded at an average rate of 0.1 percent per annum Hits: 10
RB-2018-01.pdf adopted by school districts for that year. The IFO utilizes that information, along with taxable assessed values published by the State Tax Equalization Board (STEB), to estimate current-year collections for school districts. For the FY 2017-18 estimate, the office for special education expenditures is projected to increase moderately in the forecast. The value of that exception is affected by state funding, and the value increases if state funding for special education does not keep pace with the costs incurred by Hits: 10
PSBA Presentation - Final.pdf Matthew Knittel, Director Mark Ryan, Deputy Director January 19, 2017 1/19/2017 1 Background and Overview Independent Fiscal Office started September 2011.  Provide budget projections: November, May/June and January.  Special reports at request of General Assembly. First: Provide some context on property taxes.  School district reliance on property tax.  Compare PA and US average state-local tax structures. Next: Consider our last analysis: SB 76 of 2013. Conclude: Consider current proposal and forecasts. 1/19 Hits: 10
PBB_Board_Hearing_Apr_28_2021.pdf PBB Overview and Agency Highlights Pennsylvania State Police Department of Military & Veterans Affairs Presentation to the Performance-Based Budget Board April 28, 2021 Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) April 28, 2021 1 PSP Actual Spend and FTEs (FY 2019-20) April 28, 2021 2 FTEs Expenditures Hits: 10
NGPR-2017Q4.pdf 140 - 355 22 - 78 0 - 20 Billion Cubic Feet Independent Fiscal Office 7 Fourth Quarter 2017 Table 7 displays a state comparison of gross production from all well types. Among the top-ten producing states, Louisiana, Ohio and West Virginia recorded the largest year-over-year production gains for 2017. Pennsylvania, Alaska, Oklahoma and New Hits: 10
NGPR-2017Q3.pdf 102 - 268 20 - 61 0 - 17 Billion Cubic Feet Independent Fiscal Office 7 Third Quarter 2017 Table 7 displays a state comparison of gross production from all well types. Among the top-ten producing states, Louisiana, Ohio and West Virginia recorded the largest production gains for the first eight months of 2017. Pennsylvania, Alaska and Hits: 10
NGPR-2017Q2.pdf 65 - 177 10 - 42 0 - 9 Billion Cubic Feet Independent Fiscal Office 7 Second Quarter 2017 Table 7 displays a state comparison of gross production from all well types. Among the top-ten producing states, Ohio and West Virginia recorded the largest production gains for the first five months of 2017. Pennsylvania, Alaska and New Hits: 10
MQRE-FY20-21-Aug.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 Telephone: 717-230-8293 Email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us Website: www Hits: 10
Monthly_Economic_Update_October_2020.pdf June Retail Spending Increased 6.8% in Pennsylvania The U.S. Census Bureau recently released monthly state retail sales for June. Pennsylvania spending on automotive and other vehicle dealers (11.9%), food and beverage (12.0%) and Personal Income Grows by 12.0% in Q2 On September 24, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released state personal income data for 2020 Q2. Pennsylvania personal income grew 12.0% in the second quarter compared to the prior Hits: 10
MER-2014-06.pdf Monthly Economic Report Independent Fiscal Of Ðice ‐ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania United States Economic Indicators Unemployment Rate Number of individuals unemployed divided by the labor force. 1 Monthly Net Job Gains (000s) Average realty transfer taxes based on lat‐ est three months of collections. Monthly residential sales data are not available at the state level. 3 Housing Starts (Building Permits) Year‐over‐year growth rate (single units only) of privately owned homes upon which Hits: 10
Impact-Fee-Update-2017-Outlook-2017-07.pdf drilled or operating in the previous calendar year. 1 Proceeds from the impact fee are distributed to local governments and state agencies to provide for infrastructure, emergency services, environmental initiatives and various other programs. Local governments receive funds based on the spud did not offset reduced collections from older wells as their fees decline. Net impact: ‐$7.8 million.  Exempt status and other. Includes the net effect of: (1) reduced collections from newly‐exempt wells as their production falls below the Hits: 10
IFO_Hearing_8-30-2017.pdf House State Government Committee Informational Hearing: Independent Fiscal Office August 30, 2017 Opening Remarks by Director Matthew Knittel Good morning Mr. Chairman monitor that tax source as we prepare to release our five-year budget projections in November. Related to revenues, the state economy is performing as expected. Through July, the labor market produced 62,800 net jobs (preliminary, average gain) relative to Hits: 10
IFO Five-Year Outlook.pdf to 2017-18 Independent Fiscal Office Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Today’s Presentation  Report posted to IFO website: www.ifo.state.pa.us.  Demographic Outlook  New projections from Penn State Data Center.  Economic Outlook  Latest projections from IHS Global Insight.  Expenditure Outlook  Special focus on healthcare Hits: 10
House Appropriation Response Letter 2-28-2020.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE February 28, 2020 The Honorable Stan Saylor Hits: 10
Budget_Hearing_Background-Feb2014.pdf the departure of a staff member. Mission Statement The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the statutory duties, the IFO seeks to work with the majority and minority chairs of the Appropriations Committees to analyze the state economy and revenues. The deadlines for budget-related duties are as follows: November 15 Prepare an assessment of the state Hits: 10
2013-09 Monthly Economic Summary-FINAL.pdf United States Economic Indicators Monthly Economic Report S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 3 Unemployment Rate over-year change in average price level. Includes outlays for energy. 9 Independent Fiscal Office Commonwealth of Pennsylvania www.ifo.state.pa.us Sources: 1/ U.S. Department of Labor - Survey of Households. 2/ U.S. Department of Labor - Survey of Hits: 10
2013-01 Monthly Economic Report.pdf United States Economic Indicators Monthly Economic Report J a n u a r y 2 0 1 3 Nov 7.8% 181 12.1% 72.9 50.7 3.31 1,426 1.7% Independent Fiscal Office Commonwealth of Pennsylvania www.ifo.state.pa.us Sources: 1/ U.S. Department of Labor - Survey of Households. 2/ U.S. Department of Labor - Survey of Hits: 10
2012-11 Monthly Economic Summary- DRAFT 6.pdf United States Economic Indicators Monthly Economic Report N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 2 Oct-12 7 9.8% 78.3 51.5 3.85 1,441 2.0% Independent Fiscal Office Commonwealth of Pennsylvania www.ifo.state.pa.us Sources: 1/ U.S. Department of Labor - Survey of Households. 2/ U.S. Department of Labor - Survey of Hits: 10
2012-10 Monthly Economic Summary FINAL.pdf United States Economic Indicators Monthly Economic Report O c t o b e r 2 0 1 2 Jul 8.3% 104 10.3% 78.3 51.5 3.85 1,441 2.0% Independent Fiscal Office Commonwealth of Pennsylvania www.ifo.state.pa.us Sources: 1/ U.S. Department of Labor - Survey of Households. 2/ U.S. Department of Labor - Survey of Hits: 10
SD_Prop_Tax_Update_Jun_2023.pdf homestead properties. Delinquent collections are receipts from property taxes levied in a prior fiscal year. 2 See http://www.ifo.state.pa.us/download.cfm?file=Resources/Documents/RB-2020-COVID- 19%20Local%20Revenue%20Impact.pdf. School District Property Tax Revenue and Annual Growth tax revenue per capita for FY 2021-22. All top five counties are located in the eastern portion of the state, and four counties (Montgomery, Chester, Bucks, Delaware) are suburbs that surround Philadelphia. The top four counties did not change from Hits: 9
SD-Property-Tax-Forecast-2020.pdf adopted by school districts for that year. The IFO utilizes that information, along with taxable assessed values published by the State Tax Equalization Board (STEB), to estimate current-year collections for school districts. Data on Act 1 allocations are released by for special education expenditures is projected to remain flat throughout the forecast. The value of that exception is affected by state funding, and the value increases if state funding for special education does not keep pace with the costs incurred by Hits: 9
SD-Property-Tax-Forecast-2019.pdf adopted by school districts for that year. The IFO utilizes that information, along with taxable assessed values published by the State Tax Equalization Board (STEB), to estimate current-year collections for school districts. Data on Act 1 allocations are released by for special education expenditures is projected to remain flat throughout the forecast. The value of that exception is affected by state funding, and the value increases if state funding for special education does not keep pace with the costs incurred by Hits: 9
Revenue_Estimate_Performance_2023_08.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Rachel Flaugh, Fiscal Analyst I - This page intentionally left blank. - Revenue Hits: 9
Revenue-Estimate-Performance_2022_10.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Rachel Flaugh, Revenue Analyst I - This page intentionally left blank. - Revenue Hits: 9
Revenue-Estimate-Performance-2021-09.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Rachel Flaugh, Revenue Analyst I - This page intentionally left blank. - Revenue Hits: 9
RB_2023_06_Student_Loan_Repayment.pdf one-half years. This research brief uses the latest student loan data and the IMPLAN economic model to quantify the state economic and General Fund revenue impact from the resumption of student loan repayments. For Pennsylvania residents with student loan debt The repayments are treated as a reduction in disposable household income, similar to an increase in federal income taxes or state sales tax. Because borrowers have unique spending patterns 1 This statistic is based on national data as state-level data Hits: 9
RB_2022_09_Student_Loan_Forgiveness.pdf recent data from the U.S. Department of Education are also used to examine loan balances and average balances across states. Table 1 presents estimates from the Penn Wharton Budget Model on the federal budget impact. For federal fiscal year (FFY to Pennsylvania borrowers is $23.7 billion. 5 Nearly 90% of the benefit is due to loan forgiveness. If the state distribution of federal loans is similar to the U.S., then roughly 74% of the benefit would flow to the Hits: 9
RB_2020_12_PPP_Loans_to_PA_Businesses.pdf potential employment impact and possible tax implications. PPP Detail: Loans by Size, Type of Firm and Sector The SBA publishes state-specific data on its website for two groups of firms: (1) firms that received loans under $150,000 and (2 be effectively treated as taxable income. Some members of Congress have noted that the ruling contradicts lawmakers’ intent and have stated their intent to enact 5 In April 2020, U.S. payroll employment declined by 20.1 million (-13.4 percent Hits: 9
RB-2015-02-annual_vs_lifetime_ETR.pdf Independent Fiscal Office February 2015 Effective Tax Rate Comparisons – Severance Taxes An effective tax rate is useful when comparing state severance taxes because it incorporates not only the statutory tax rate, but also the impact of any special provisions on gas extracted.  Volume. The rate is expressed in cents per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) of gas extracted. Special Provisions – State severance taxes often contain special provisions that reduce the tax paid in various circumstances. Examples of special provisions include:  Hits: 9
QRE_FY14-15.pdf Quarterly Revenue Estimates About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the Carson Office Building, 2 nd Floor 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 Telephone: 717-230-8293 E-mail: contact@ifo.state.pa.us Website: www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Contacts: Matthew Knittel, Director Mark Ryan, Deputy Director __________________________________________________________ The Independent Fiscal Hits: 9
Prop_Tax_Burden_by_County_2022.pdf for a description of the income metric used.) A rank of 1 indicates the highest property tax burden in the state. Notable results include: • Pennsylvania residents paid $21.5 billion in property taxes statewide, which represented 2.7% of total income. 2,3 • Monroe County (5.1%) had the highest property tax burden in the state, 0.8 percentage points higher than the second highest, Pike County (4.3%). • Jefferson County residents paid 1.7% of Hits: 9
Presentation_PICPA_9-24-2013.pdf debt: deleveraging. Now, other factors responsible. o Government tightening. o Firms not investing due to uncertainty; weak demand. Federal and state gov’ts unlikely to contribute. o Federal – debt ceiling debate, continuing sequester. o State and Local – pensions and health care benefits. o Monetary Policy - pull back to start soon. 24 . Sept . 2013 4 Contributions Hits: 9
Presentation_PBC_6-12-14_data.xlsx 6,491 6,627 6,864 7,119 7,048 6,886 6,639 1.9% 1.7% 0.0% State & Local Government 15,836 16,458 17,234 18,024 18,596 19,334 20,049 20,989 22,035 62.24 63.61 65.21 65.02 68.57 68.65 68.46 3.3% 2.8% 1.5% State & Local Government 27.37 28.13 28.95 30.09 30.83 32.17 33.03 34.15 35.34 Hits: 9
PBB_Board_Hearing_Apr_26_2021.pdf Firm must also generate enough new economic activity and tax liability attributable solely to the tax credit to reimburse the state ▪ This is a large amount of activity (see Appendix to reports) Net ROI deducts impacts from alternate uses (e.g areas ▪ Credit 55-80% of contribution | 25% of EZP investment ▪ EZP investment far exceeds amount necessary to generate credit 18 states have a similar program ▪ Many provide a list of qualified nonprofits on program website ▪ Most provide credit at a rate Hits: 9
PBB-Overview-2019-01-22.pdf for review.  If disapproved, return to IFO with recommendations. January 22, 2019 1 General PBB Methodology Modeled on Washington State (implemented 1994). Define agency activities or services they provide.  In many cases, line item separated into two or more 2018 PBB review schedule set by Budget Office and IFO Mar to Jul general research, design data template, contact other states (NM, WA, MN), update to PBB Board staff Mid August first meeting with each agency, transmit data template Sept to Hits: 9
Municipal_Analysts_Presentation.pdf The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO)  All states have a legislative fiscal office.  Housed within legislature. Have governing boards.  The IFO is separate from the Executive November 15).  Pension and wage contract analysis.  Special studies at request of General Assembly. A Quick Tour Budget Status.  Where are we? How did we get here? Demographic Outlook.  Suggests economic and budgetary challenges. Economic Outlook.  Hits: 9
IFO_Testimony_RGGI_Nov_4_2022.pdf hold if investments were 3 to 4 times higher. • It should be noted that beginning in 2021, nearly all RGGI states are able to withhold up to 10% of allowances if prices fall below the Emission Containment Reserve (ECR) trigger price The final page of this submission displays historical data for net generation and CO2 emissions for the 10 original RGGI states (excludes Virginia which joined in 2021) and 4 adjacent non-RGGI states from 2008 to 2020. CO2 emissions fell dramatically Hits: 9
HAC testimony Feb 2019.pdf the impact from Act 43 of 2017, which required all internet sellers with annual sales above $10,000 in the state to collect tax or comply with reporting requirements. The revised estimate of this provision increases revenues by roughly $200 million 3) an unexpected pull-forward of settlement payments for old tax years to benefit from the higher federal deduction of state taxes at the 35% rate (tax year 2017) versus the lower 21% rate (tax year 2018). If correct, much of Hits: 9
Five_Year_Outlook_Presentation_2022.pdf at end of each presentation. Please use chat feature to submit. ▪ More detailed questions can be submitted to contact@ifo.state.pa.us. ▪ If connection is lost, please wait and we will attempt to re-establish. November 15, 2022 1 Guest 16+) LFPR (Age 16-74) Economic Forecast: Reversion to Normal Growth by 2025 November 15, 2022 8 COVID Reset Steady State 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Real GDP -4.8% 4.4% 1.5% 0.0% 1.2% 1 Hits: 9
Five_Year_Outlook_Presentation_2021.pdf Federal Stimulus, Labor Force, Inflation November 15, 2021 1 Today’s Guest Speaker – Emily Maher, NCSL Navigating the Waters: How States are Spending Fiscal Recovery Funds Emily Maher is a senior policy specialist with the Fiscal Affairs Program at NCSL, where she specializes in state budgets, federal stimulus funds, state and local relations, and economic development topics. She is a staff liaison to NCSL’s Hits: 9
Five_Year_Outlook_2020_Presentation_Final.pdf data are not seasonally adjusted. U.S. Labor Productivity is for All Nonfarm Businesses and is a quarterly annualized rate. State productivity data not published. Sources: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Payroll Jobs Recover for November are preliminary. YOY is year-over-year. Excludes self-employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CES State and Metro Area Employment. Permanent Job Loss, But Some Subsectors Gain January 21, 2021 8 Number (000s) Change Nov 2019 Hits: 9
Boyd PA IFO November 2016.pdf tend to have greater risk. Shared-risk provisions might slightly dampen incentives that favor risk taking. •PA and most other states need risk-taking to work out well or else contributions will rise significantly. Already public pension plans generally have bad least 1 “standard deviation” •For U.S. as a whole, today, that’s about $425 billion. About 27% of all state-local taxes, up from 7.6% in 1995, 2.7% in 1985 •Even if amortized slowly* it is a lot Hits: 9
2013-10 Monthly Economic Summary.pdf United States Economic Indicators Monthly Economic Report O c t o b e r 2 0 1 3 Unemployment Rate The number over-year change in average price level. Includes outlays for energy. 9 Independent Fiscal Office Commonwealth of Pennsylvania www.ifo.state.pa.us Sources: 1/ U.S. Department of Labor - Survey of Households. 2/ U.S. Department of Labor - Survey of Hits: 9
2013-08 Monthly Economic Summary.pdf United States Economic Indicators Monthly Economic Report A u g u s t 2 0 1 3 Unemployment Rate The number of over-year change in average price level. Includes outlays for energy. 9 Independent Fiscal Office Commonwealth of Pennsylvania www.ifo.state.pa.us Sources: 1/ U.S. Department of Labor - Survey of Households. 2/ U.S. Department of Labor - Survey of Hits: 9
2001_hr266.pdf The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania maintains two 6 Statewide pension plans, the Public School Employees' Retirement 7 System (PSERS) and the State Employees' Retirement System 8 (SERS); and 9 WHEREAS, Nearly all full-time and part-time public school 10 employees are required to join PSERS and most full-time and 11 part-time State employees are required to join SERS; and 12 WHEREAS, Both systems are financed through employer and 13 employee contributions and Hits: 9
Pensions one-, five-, and ten-year increments; (2) value in ... read more SB 32 Summary • Miscellaneous 0092 Muth Would require the State Employees; Retirement System (SERS) and the Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) to appear in front the House and Senate Committees on an annual basis. ... read more SB 58 Summary • Survivor Benefits 0054 Hughes Amending Titles 24 (Education) and 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to allow for spousal consent for a retirement public employee choosing how his/her Hits: 9
WJ-Presentation-Natural-Gas-7-14-20.pdf certain amount. Fees remitted each spring and disbursed each summer to various entities  Set amounts go to county and state conservation organizations ($7.5-$8M) and state agencies ($10.5M) each year.  The remaining amount is divided between the counties/municipalities with eligible wells (60%) and Hits: 8
SD_Prop_Tax_Update_Aug_2022.pdf assumed to increase to 31% by FY 2020-21 due to (1) the rapidly expanding share of seniors in the state population and (2) the increase in seniors who elect to remain in their homes. Table 2 displays the estimate of based on revenue per capita. These data show that all top five counties are in the eastern portion of the state. Three counties (Montgomery, Chester, Bucks) include suburbs that surround Philadelphia. The other two counties (Monroe and Pike) border each other Hits: 8
RB_2023_08_Wage_Contract.pdf of the agreement. Most CBAs subject to IFO review expired June 30, 2023. Recently, members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) ratified a new CBA effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027. The AFSCME CBA Brief | August 2023 Independent Fiscal Office Page 2 For this preliminary estimate, the IFO utilized payroll data obtained from the state accounting system (SAP) as of July 24, 2023. Based on those data, there were 55,556 permanent employees (wage and Hits: 8
RB_2023_08_Property_Tax_Burden_by_County.pdf for a description of the income metric used.) A rank of 1 indicates the highest property tax burden in the state. Notable results include: • Pennsylvania residents and businesses paid $22.0 billion in property taxes statewide, which represented 2.57% of total income. 2,3 • Monroe County (4.73%) had the highest property tax burden in the state, 0.92 percentage points higher than the second highest, Pike County (3.81%). The much higher property tax burden in Hits: 8
RB_2022_12_Worker_Reduction_By_Age.pdf Since the start of the pandemic, U.S. labor force participation rates (share of residents working or actively seeking work) have declined significantly to insufficient data, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish similar monthly metrics by age group for states, and average annual data are available only several months after the year ends. An alternative data source is the Quarterly Hits: 8
RB_2022_08 County Income Patterns.pdf It should be noted that the metrics do not control for cost of living, which can vary widely across the state. The primary income metric used throughout this brief is personal income. This measure is published by the U.S. Bureau most comprehensive measure of income available. For example, the income measure is much broader than taxable income reported on the state personal income tax return because it includes Social Security income and employer contributions to pension accounts. However, it does not Hits: 8
RB 2019 Natural Gas Royalties.pdf on the next page displays estimates of royalty payments for the top eight producing counties and the rest of the state for the most recent eight-year period that data are available. 2 The analysis estimates that natural gas royalty payments gas royalty payments for two reasons:  There may be cases where leaseholders reside and file returns from counties (or states) other than the land under contract and do not reside in one of the top eight producing counties shown in Hits: 8
Presentation_2016-06-08_GPNP_Budget_Outlook.pdf 5 FY 2016‐17 Preliminary Balance Sheet Beginning Balance ‐‐‐ Current Year Revenues $31,525 Less Refund Reserve ‐1,370 Less State Expenditures ‐32,065 Lapses 50 ======= Ending Balance ‐1,860 Note: dollar amounts are in millions. IFO January Report 8.Jun Longer‐Term Outlook Working Age Population Projected to Decline Wave of Retirements Next Decade All Demographic Projections from the Penn State Data Center; Reflects U.S. Census Estimates for 2015 8.Jun.2016 11 2015 Snapshot by Generation thousands of residents Hits: 8
Presentation_2016-05-12_PaDUC_Impact_of_Demographics.pdf Aging Populace Contributes to Tax Base Erosion. 3 Today’s Presentation 12.May.2016 Demographic Trends All Projections from Penn State Data Center Reflects US Census Estimates for 2015 Working Age Population Projected to Decline Demographic Wave: Retirements Next Decade 4 Age 50‐64 ‐512 ‐18.8% 10 Migration Is Crucial to Growth 2015‐20 2020‐30 2030‐40 2015‐40 Start of Decade/Period 12,803 13,027 13,426 12,803 Births less Deaths 109 128 ‐49 189 Net Domestic Hits: 8
Presentation-Initial-Revenue-Estimate-2018-05.pdf Social Assist 11.1 22.6 26.9 27.0 Leisure-Hospitality 7.9 12.4 8.6 8.0 State-Federal Gov’t 0.2 1.0 -0.6 -1.0 Local Gov’t -6.7 -2.2 0.6 Instant Tickets 2,592 2,793 2,782 2,912 3,021 Numbers Games 597 581 590 570 558 In-State Lotto 250 265 260 282 289 Multi-State Lotto 381 497 370 425 437 Growth Rates 0.5% 8.3% Hits: 8
PEW_Presentation(Video).pptx How States Are Improving Tax Incentives for Jobs and Growth A national assessment of evaluation practices Chaaron Pearson cpearson@pewtrusts.org The Trusts 11/16/2017 1 pewtrusts.org/ taxincentives pewtrusts.org/ taxincentives Why evaluate tax incentives • Tax incentives are one of states’ primary economic development tools • Tax incentives collectively cost states billions of dollars per year • Evaluation is a proven way to Hits: 8
PEW_Presentation(Video).ppsx How States Are Improving Tax Incentives for Jobs and Growth A national assessment of evaluation practices Chaaron Pearson cpearson@pewtrusts.org The Trusts 11/16/2017 1 pewtrusts.org/ taxincentives pewtrusts.org/ taxincentives Why evaluate tax incentives • Tax incentives are one of states’ primary economic development tools • Tax incentives collectively cost states billions of dollars per year • Evaluation is a proven way to Hits: 8
PASBO_March_17_2021.pdf for January are preliminary. YOY is year-over-year. Excludes self-employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CES State and Metro Area Employment. March 17, 2021 Payroll Employment: Drilling Down to the Subsector Level 8 Number (000s) Change Jan Jan 2021 Number Percent Education Colleges-Universities, Prof. Schools 148 125 -23 -16% Local School Districts 275 257 -18 -7% State Education (state system, related) 56 45 -11 -20% Private Schools (K-12) 49 44 -5 -9% Significant Contraction Amusements – Gaming Hits: 8
NGQU_2023_Q1.pdf FIRST QUARTER 2023 The table compares year-over-year (YOY) growth in quarterly production volume in Pennsylvania to seven other states. The states are listed in descending order based on total production volume in 2023 Q1. The eight states shown account for 86% Hits: 8
Newsstand_2018_May.pdf (717) 230-8293 | | www.ifo.state.pa.us Pennsylvania News Philadelphia 2018: The State of the City The PEW Charitable Trusts released a report on Philadelphia that shows bullish economic trends since the start Hits: 8
MTR-2017-05.pdf For the latest three months, collections have increased by only 0.8 percent. Sales tax revenues are critical to the state budget because each percentage point of growth generates roughly $100 million of new revenues. Weak sales tax revenues are not limited to Pennsylvania. As shown by the table, some adjacent states have also experienced modest (or negative) growth of sales tax revenues. Four factors impact spending trends and could motivate that Hits: 8
MQRE_FY23-24_08_2023.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Matthew Knittel, Director Stacey Knavel, Principal Revenue Analyst Karen Maynard, Fiscal Hits: 8
Monthly_Economic_Update_July_2021_Final.pdf period in 2020. IRS Migration Data Continue to Show Net Outflow from PA The IRS recently released migration data by state in 2019 compared to 2018. The tax data show that Pennsylvania had a net outflow of 13,126 residents to other states (excludes international migration). The states with the largest net outflow of residents from Pennsylvania were Florida (-11,074), North Carolina Hits: 8
MER-2014-08.pdf Monthly Economic Report Independent Fiscal Of Ðice ‐ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania United States Economic Indicators Unemployment Rate Number of individuals unemployed divided by the labor force. 1 Monthly Net Job Gains (000s) Average realty transfer taxes based on lat‐ est three months of collections. Monthly residential sales data are not available at the state level. 3 Housing Starts (Building Permits) Year‐over‐year growth rate (single units only) of privately owned homes upon which Hits: 8
MER-2013-11.pdf United States Economic Indicators Monthly Economic Report N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 3 Unemployment Rate The over-year change in average price level. Includes outlays for energy. 9 Independent Fiscal Office Commonwealth of Pennsylvania www.ifo.state.pa.us Sources: 1/ U.S. Department of Labor - Survey of Households. 2/ U.S. Department of Labor - Survey of Hits: 8
Impact_Fee_Update_Outlook_2021.pdf drilled or operating in the previous calendar year. 1 Proceeds from the impact fee are distributed to local governments and state agencies to provide for infrastructure, emergency services, environmental initiatives and various other programs. Local governments receive funds based on the 2 million • Other. The net impact of (1) late or unpaid fees and (2) wells that enter or exit exempt status. Estimated impact: -$1.3 million. 2017 2018 2019 2020 Total Distributions $209,557 $251,831 $200,365 $146,255 Counties Hits: 8
Impact-Fee-Update-Outlook-2020.pdf drilled or operating in the previous calendar year. 1 Proceeds from the impact fee are distributed to local governments and state agencies to provide for infrastructure, emergency services, environmental initiatives and various other programs. Local governments receive funds based on the payments from prior years, (2) late or unpaid fees for CY 2019 and (3) wells that enter or exit exempt status. Estimated impact: -$13.0 million. 2016 2017 2018 2019 Total Distributions 1 $173,259 $209,557 $251,831 $200,365 Hits: 8
IFO_Presentation_HB1379_Sept_2023.pdf 2023 4 Notes ▪ Annuitant data from the Auditor General ▪ Actuarial assumptions based on Pittsburgh City ▪ Adjustments made for 2002 COLAs (state) Findings ▪ Individuals get $1,600 increase • Police: +$1,475 (+4.6%) • Fire: +$2,085 (+6.7%) ▪ Local System UAL increases Actuarial Costs ▪ UAL: +$282m ▪ Annual Costs: $38m (10 yrs.) ▪ Should be seen as “high end” actuarial estimates IFO Analysis: Reimbursements ▪ State/Local pension split: 24% State / 76% Local ▪ COLA reimbursements reduce general pension aid ▪ Will change annually ▪ 10 years of reimbursements Hits: 8
Five_Year_Outlook_2017_Presentation.pdf Director, Independent Fiscal Office  Revenue and Expenditure Detail, Revenue Package Chaaron Pearson| The PEW Charitable Trusts  Evaluation of State Economic Development Tax Incentives November 16, 2017 2 Budget Emphasis: Cost Containment State governments have used three methods.  Efficiency Manager  Economic development tax incentives project.  Ensure tax incentives are effective, accountable and fiscally sound.  Work with states to develop and implement best practices. Previous Experience and Education  Provided research and analysis on local and state public Hits: 8
County_Property_Tax_Burden_Aug_2021.pdf for a description of the income metric used.) A rank of 1 indicates the highest property tax burden in the state. Notable results include:  Pennsylvania residents paid $21.4 billion in property taxes statewide, which represented 2.9% of total income. 2  Monroe County had the highest property tax burden in the state of 5.7%, one percentage point higher than the second highest, Pike County.  Jefferson County residents paid 1.8% Hits: 8
2013-05_Monthly_Economic_Summary.pdf United States Economic Indicators Monthly Economic Report M a y 2 0 1 3 Unemployment Rate The number of individuals unemployed divided over-year change in average price level. Includes outlays for energy. 9 Independent Fiscal Office Commonwealth of Pennsylvania www.ifo.state.pa.us Sources: 1/ U.S. Department of Labor - Survey of Households. 2/ U.S. Department of Labor - Survey of Hits: 8
2013-03b Monthly Economic Summary.pdf United States Economic Indicators Monthly Economic Report M a r c h 2 0 1 3 Jan 7.9% 195.0 4 10.6% 77.6 54.2 3.67 1,515 2.0% Independent Fiscal Office Commonwealth of Pennsylvania www.ifo.state.pa.us Sources: 1/ U.S. Department of Labor - Survey of Households. 2/ U.S. Department of Labor - Survey of Hits: 8
2013 Appropriation Hearings Background Information.pdf appropriation for the current fiscal year. Mission Statement The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the statutory duties, the IFO seeks to work with the majority and minority chairs of the Appropriations Committees to analyze the state economy and revenues. The deadlines for budget-related duties are as follows: November 15 Prepare an assessment of the state Hits: 8
TC_Board_Hearing_Jan_24_2022.pdf bedroom) | 16 commercial spaces Recommendations ▪ Significant leakage in prior years (18% total) | most recent year better ▪ Require documentation that demonstrates state funding is needed for project ▪ Unclear that tax credit leverages any private investment or new development ▪ Other states (2) provide direct credits to developer to offset costs January 24, 2022 3 #2 Brewers’ Credit offsets malt beverage tax Hits: 7
Tax-Foundation-Presentation-11-14-2019.pdf November 14, 2019 Modernizing Pennsylvania’s Tax Code as a Strategy for Growth Katherine Loughead Policy Analyst Center for State Tax Policy Tax Foundation kloughead@taxfoundation.org PENNSYLVANIA’S TAX CODE CONTAINS MULTIPLE BARRIERS TO BUSINESS TAX COMPETITIVENESS STATE  Uncompetitive treatment of NOLs  Room for improvement in treatment of capital investment  High Corporate Net Income Tax Hits: 7
SR2017-06.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE December 6, 2017 Douglas E. Hill Executive Hits: 7
SR2014-03-presentation.pdf 16.Dec.2014 2 Independent Fiscal Office Scope and assumptions. Potential consolidation savings and costs. • Administrative savings, property tax relief, state funding, salary standardization and debt service. Calculation of real estate tax millage. • Implications for taxpayers. 16.Dec.2014 3 Presentation 50% 75% $6.95 million $13.90 million $20.85 million Consolidated district would have received $16.9 million from state tax on slots for property tax relief (down from $17.7 million). Countywide avg. = $167 (varies by district). Consolidated district Hits: 7
Revenue-Estimate-Performance-2020-09.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 Telephone: 717-230-8293 Email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us Website: www Hits: 7
RB_2023_06_Jackpot_Lottery.pdf ticket sales of $559 million (+56.2% growth over prior year) or roughly 10% of Lottery ticket sales for the state. 1 The state retains 50% of Mega Millions and Powerball ticket sales, which translates into roughly $279 million in Lottery revenue for this Hits: 7
RB-2020-COVID-19 Local Revenue Impact.pdf Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) for that quarter. For the entire state, wages grew by 4.5 percent in 2019 Q4 from the prior year.  For 2020 Q1, it is known that the personal income tax (PIT) withholding growth rate for the state was roughly 3.5 percent, and that rate should also reflect the average growth rate across all counties for the Hits: 7
RB-2020-10-Impact_of_TCJA_on_PA_Taxpayers.pdf individual income and corporate net income tax codes that generally became effective for tax year 2018. Recently, the IRS released state level tax data that reveal the impact that tax law changes had on Pennsylvania federal income taxpayers. This research brief 6% bracket).  Allowed a new 20 percent deduction for certain qualified business income.  Repealed itemized deductions except for state and local taxes (SALT) paid (up to $10,000), interest on home mortgage debt below $750,000, charitable contributions and Hits: 7
PICA_Presentation_2020_11.pdf Q4 November 18, 2020 2 -$15 -$10 -$5 $0 $5 $10 $15 $20 $25 Q2 Q3 Q4 lost labor income state and federal UC + economic impact payments net impact $12.6 $7.0 -$2.8 -$11.7 -$7.4 -$6.4 6 billions of dollars FPUC $15.9 billion PUA $7.0 billion LWA $1.7 billion Other $1.4 billion State UC $5.2 billion Impact Payments $11.0 billion Note: Lost labor income includes wages ($20.8b), self-employed income Hits: 7
NGQU_2023_Q2.pdf SECOND QUARTER 2023 The table compares year-over-year (YOY) growth in quarterly production volume in Pennsylvania to seven other states. The states are listed in descending order based on total production volume in 2023 Q2. The eight states shown account for 86% Hits: 7
MTR-2017-12.pdf PIT, the December estimated payment was very strong as many taxpayers likely remitted payments early to qualify for the uncapped state and local tax deduction. It is also possible that some taxpayers overpaid their tax liability because the overpayments are currently MONTHLY TRENDS December 2017 - INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE - 1 See Official Monthly & Quarterly Revenue Estimates for more information: http://www.ifo.state.pa.us/download.cfm?file=/Resources/ Documents/MQRE_FY17-18_Update.pdf. 2 It also adjusts monthly projections for the earlier-than- Hits: 7
MTR-2017-11.pdf General Fund revenues compared to the IFO’s official estimate is due to earlier-than-anticipated revenues from (1) a state stores fund transfer ($100.0 million), (2) a slots license fee ($50.0 million) and (3) a transfer from a that reflect the impact of recently enacted legislation. 2 The legislation was enacted as part of the FY 2017-18 state budget. General Fund Snapshot General Fund Tax Revenue Non-Tax Revenue Nov-17 $2,306 $2,159 $147 Growth 16 Hits: 7
MTR-2017-07.pdf In June, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) updated the Quarterly State Personal Income series for the first quarter of 2017. The data include personal income and its components, which can be the country, Pennsylvania’s average annual personal income growth has kept pace with the U.S. average (2.9%). Most states surrounding Pennsylvania show similar trends in personal income. However, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia had below average personal income growth Hits: 7
MTR-2016-06.pdf for global and U.S. economic growth. Despite these trends, Pennsylvania’s economy remains relatively healthy; however, the release of state economic data typically lags national sources. One timely indicator of the state economy is employment growth, which remains solid. Based on data from the first five months of the year, the state Hits: 7
MRU-2020-3.pdf 2019). Liquor tax collections displayed some weakness (-$2.6 million) for the month, possibly impacted by the closure of the state liquor stores. March personal income tax (PIT) collections were below estimate by $116.0 million, with almost all of the 2020 Realty transfer (RTT) and inheritance (INH) tax collections performed well in March, despite the closure of county courthouses and stay-at-home advisories. RTT was only $3.3 million below estimate for the month, while INH exceeded estimate by $26 Hits: 7
Monthly_Economic_Update_August_2020.pdf From April Low, but Employment Growth Decelerates On August 21, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the July state employment report. The data reveal that by July, nearly one-half (529,100, not seasonally adjusted) of the year-over- 2 billion in Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) for individuals that have exhausted regular unemployment compensation (UC) benefits. Finally, the state-funded UC program has provided an additional $4.7 billion in support to unemployed workers. The impact of the UC Hits: 7
MER-2014-07.pdf Monthly Economic Report Independent Fiscal Of Ðice ‐ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania United States Economic Indicators Unemployment Rate Number of individuals unemployed divided by the labor force. 1 Monthly Net Job Gains (000s) Average realty transfer taxes based on lat‐ est three months of collections. Monthly residential sales data are not available at the state level. 3 Housing Starts (Building Permits) Year‐over‐year growth rate (single units only) of privately owned homes upon which Hits: 7
MER-2014-04.pdf Monthly Economic Report Independent Fiscal Of Ðice ‐ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania United States Economic Indicators Unemployment Rate Number of individuals unemployed divided by the labor force. 1 Monthly Net Job Gains (000s) Average of realty transfer taxes based on lat‐ est three months of collections. Monthly residential sales data are not available at state level. 3 Housing Starts (Building Permits) Year‐over‐year growth rate (single units only) of privately owned homes upon which Hits: 7
MER-2014-03.pdf Monthly Economic Report Independent Fiscal Of Ðice ‐ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania United States Economic Indicators Unemployment Rate The number of individuals unemployed divided by the labor force. 1 Monthly Net Job Gains (000s rate of realty transfer taxes based on latest three months of collections. Monthly residential sales data are not available at state level. 3 Current Business Outlook Index A diffusion index that measures the current outlook of manufacturing Ðirms in the third Hits: 7
Labor_Market_Update_Aug_2021.pdf PA Payroll Jobs Continue to Recover, but Significant Shortfall Remains This document provides a monthly update on the status of the state labor market and the pool of potential workers who may re-enter the workforce this fall. Based on the latest Hits: 7
Initial_Estimate_May_2017_Presentation.pdf 7 18.7 Leisure-Hospitality 7.5 13.1 9.6 Local Gov’t -6.8 -0.9 -0.7 State-Federal Gov’t 0.3 0.9 0.1 All Other 1.5 9.3 4.4 Annual Job Gains Instant Tickets 2,305 2,445 2,592 2,793 2,805 Numbers Games 631 611 597 581 595 In-State Lotto 279 296 250 265 248 Multi-State Lotto 485 447 381 497 357 Growth Rates 6.3% 2.7% Hits: 7
2013-06 Monthly Economic Summary - FINAL.pdf United States Economic Indicators Monthly Economic Report J u n e 2 0 1 3 Unemployment Rate The number of individuals unemployed over-year change in average price level. Includes outlays for energy. 9 Independent Fiscal Office Commonwealth of Pennsylvania www.ifo.state.pa.us Sources: 1/ U.S. Department of Labor - Survey of Households. 2/ U.S. Department of Labor - Survey of Hits: 7
2013-04 Monthly Economic Report.pdf United States Economic Indicators Monthly Economic Report A p r i l 2 0 1 3 Unemployment Rate The number of individuals over-year change in average price level. Includes outlays for energy. 9 Independent Fiscal Office Commonwealth of Pennsylvania www.ifo.state.pa.us Sources: 1/ U.S. Department of Labor - Survey of Households. 2/ U.S. Department of Labor - Survey of Hits: 7
2013-02 Monthly Economic Report.pdf United States Economic Indicators Monthly Economic Report F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 3 Dec 7.8% 11.3% 73.8 53.1 3.31 1,498 1.6% Independent Fiscal Office Commonwealth of Pennsylvania www.ifo.state.pa.us Sources: 1/ U.S. Department of Labor - Survey of Households. 2/ U.S. Department of Labor - Survey of Hits: 7
2012-12 Monthly Economic Summary FINAL.pdf United States Economic Indicators Monthly Economic Report D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 2 Nov-12 7 10.0% 82.6 51.7 3.75 1,412 2.2% Independent Fiscal Office Commonwealth of Pennsylvania www.ifo.state.pa.us Sources: 1/ U.S. Department of Labor - Survey of Households. 2/ U.S. Department of Labor - Survey of Hits: 7
2012-08 Monthly Economic Summary_Final.pdf United States Economic Indicators Monthly Economic Report A u g u s t 2 0 1 2 May 8.2% 99.3 8.7% 72.3 49.8 3.44 1,379 1.4% Independent Fiscal Office Commonwealth of Pennsylvania www.ifo.state.pa.us Sources: 1/ U.S. Department of Labor - Survey of Households. 2/ U.S. Department of Labor - Survey of Hits: 7
2012-07 Monthly Economic Summary10.pdf United States Economic Indicators Monthly Economic Report J u l y 2 0 1 2 April 8.1% 156.7 6.1% 8.6% 73.2 49.7 3.54 1,362 1.7% Independent Fiscal Office Commonwealth of Pennsylvania www.ifo.state.pa.us Pennsylvania Economic Indicators Monthly Economic Report J u l y 2 0 1 2 April 7.4% 7 Hits: 7
Links New Residential Sales • Case-Shiller Home Prices • Consumer Confidence PA Economic Indicators • Labor Force and Employment • Quarterly Personal Income • Gross State Product • Business Outlook, Philadelphia Fed State Government • Department of Labor and Industry • Department of Revenue • General Assembly • Office of the Budget • Office of the Governor State Hits: 7
Senate_Appropriations_Committee_Response_Letter_2022.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE March 16, 2022 The Honorable Patrick M Hits: 6
Roundtable_Jan_24_2023.pdf 62.3 Dec 21 60.4 Economics: Reversion to Normal Growth by 2025 January 24, 2023 5 COVID Reset Steady State 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Real GDP -4.8% 4.4% 1.5% 0.0% 1.2% 1 are not seasonally adjusted. Figures for November 2022 are preliminary. Excludes self-employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, State and Metro Area Employment. Winners and Losers by Subsector: Change from Nov 2019 January 24, 2023 8 Number (000s) Percent Hits: 6
Revenue-Estimate-Performance-2019-07.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 Telephone: 717-230-8293 Email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us Website: www Hits: 6
Revenue-Estimate-Performance-2018-07.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building Second Floor 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 Telephone: 717-230-8293 Email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us Hits: 6
Response-Letter-09-12-2019-Part-2.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE September 12, 2019 The Honorable Robert M Hits: 6
RB_08_2023_County_Income_Patterns.pdf It should be noted that the metrics do not control for cost of living, which can vary widely across the state. The income metric used for this brief is personal income. That measure is published by the U.S. Bureau of most comprehensive measure of income available. For example, the income measure is much broader than taxable income reported on the state personal income tax return because it includes Social Security income and employer contributions to pension accounts. However, it does not Hits: 6
Presentation_Pension_Town_Hall_3-26-2015.pdf Chamber of Business and Industry March 26, 2015  Role of the Independent Fiscal Office.  Snapshots of the major state pension plans: • State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS). • Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS).  Useful terms in the pension debate: • Defined benefit plans Hits: 6
Presentation_PBC_6-12-14.pdf 0.8 100.0 100.0 Note: CAGR is compound annual growth rate. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau and Penn State Data Center. 12.June.2014 4 Annual Growth Rate: Ages 20-64 0.0% 0.5% 1.0% 1.5% Demographic Waves 12.June.2014 6 PA Demographics 2010 (Data are in thousands. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau and Penn State Data Center) 0 200 400 600 800 1,000 Gen Y or Millennials 26% Gen X or Baby Bust 25% Hits: 6
Presentation_2017_02_10_EPLC.pdf 22 Beginning Balance $257 $2 -- -- Available Revenue 29,652 30,936 $31,596 $36,406 Lapses 221 75 100 100 State Expenditures -30,127 -31,535 -33,443 -39,486 Ending Balance 2 -524 -1,746 -2,980 Note: figures in 2 47.5 Rapidly Aging Population.  First Baby Boomers turn age 65 in 2012.  PA is 6th oldest state based on median age (40.7 years). Surge in Retirements.  Just starting. Labor force participation rates also climb for Hits: 6
Presentation_2016-05-13_KRFS_Economic_and_Revenue_Outlook.pdf 8 14.5 Leisure‐Hospitality 5.3 9.5 14.7 Local Gov’t ‐7.5 ‐7.5 ‐4.0 State‐Federal Gov’t ‐2.0 1.4 1.0 All Other 4.1 4.6 8.7 Total 47.6 Impact of Demographics on the Long‐Term Economic and Budget Outlook 10 May 13, 2016 All Demographic Projections from Penn State Data Center. Reflects U.S. Census Estimates for 2015 • Large Wave of Retirements Next Decade • Demographic Changes Contribute to Tax Hits: 6
Pennsylvania_Aging_Presentation.pdf wave.  First Boomers turned 65 in 2012.  Will peak in approximately a decade.  Other factors contribute to state aging.  Life expectancies to accelerate after pause.  Small migration into state for age 75+. May 24, 2017 3 Change Over Next Decade Residents (000s) Decade Change Age Group 2015 2025 Number Hits: 6
PBB_Board_Hearing_Sept_28_2021.pdf and (2) Average costs per individual for private care in the community September 28, 2021 1 PBB Addendum Requests Pennsylvania State Police ▪ Activity 2 – Criminal Law Enforcement and Crime Prevention: Percentage of state police troopers involved in direct law enforcement activities ▪ Activity 4 – Gaming and Liquor Enforcement: Overtime costs for liquor and gaming Hits: 6
PBB_Board_Hearing_Mar_09_2022.pdf 43 9.3% 1,343 7.7% K-12 Education 43 9.2% 11,557 66.6% Public Libraries and State Library 32 6.9% 75 0.4% Teacher Certification and Professional Dev. 27 5.7% 8 *% Curriculum and Assessments 25 pre-pandemic levels ▪ Pre-K Counts: 25.1K students (FY 18-19) and 21.7K students (FY 21-22) ▪ Head Start Supplemental: 7.2K (FY 18-19) and 4.3K (FY 21-22) Goal: 60% of residents age 25 to 64 Hits: 6
PA_Chamber_June_17_2021.pdf Issues Dominate Economic and Budget Outlook What happens when federal support expires? ▪ Nearly $160 billion of federal monies injected into state ▪ What happens to income levels when support is removed? When do workers return? Will jobs be available? ▪ IFO forecast: 2022 5 Total Individual Programs 38.4 40.5 78.9 PPP Forgivable Loans $20.7 $10.0 $30.7 Direct State-Local Support 8.7 30.8 39.5 Other Support 5.4 2.9 8.3 Total Other 34.8 Hits: 6
NewsStand_2019_September.pdf September 2019 | | www.ifo.state.pa.us Pennsylvania News National News IFO NEWS STAND Lower Mortgage Payments Bolster Disposable Income According to the CoreLogic Insight year. The decline in typical payments is due to lower mortgage rates and slower growth in home prices. The article states that homebuyers can expect lower typical mortgage payments through June 2020. According to IHS Markit, personal disposable income increased for Hits: 6
NewsStand_2019_May.pdf (717) 230-8293 | | www.ifo.state.pa.us Pennsylvania News Real State GDP Growth is 2.1% for CY 2018 On May 1, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released state Hits: 6
NewsStand_2019_July.pdf July 2019 | | www.ifo.state.pa.us Pennsylvania News National News IFO NEWS STAND Nursing Home Costs Outpacing Medical and Consumer Inflation On June 25 375 per year. Long-term care is not covered by Medicare and cost increases are absorbed by private wealth or state Medicaid programs. Student Debt Cancellation Led to General Deleveraging The July NBER Digest summarized a working paper that explored the Hits: 6
MTR-2016-10.pdf are in millions. RECENT TRENDS IN WAGE INCOME Wages and salaries earned by workers are an integral part of the state and national economies. For Pennsylvania, wage income ($308.2 billion) comprised nearly one half (48.4%) of total personal income total wage growth can serve as both a coincident (i.e., current or real time) and leading indicator of the state economy. Since 2010, statewide annual wage growth has ranged from 2% to 4% (3.3% average), well below the wage Hits: 6
MTR-2016-08.pdf Monthly Update 1 , which provides historical revenues, retail sales (demand) and average retail prices of electricity on national, regional and state levels. For Pennsylvania, these data show that from 2005 to 2015, demand for electricity displayed nearly flat growth (-0.1% shopped for electricity suppliers remained constant, while the number of residential customers who shopped declined. More recently, residential customers have started to return to competitive suppliers, but that trend has yet to induce lower residential prices. The EIA projects average U Hits: 6
MTR-2016-03.pdf in millions. BEA RELEASES EARNINGS FOR 2015 On March 24 th , the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released state Personal Income data for 2015 Q4. 1 Personal Income is a broad measure that includes all types of income such of total), and gross earnings increased by 3.0%. The next three largest sectors recorded modest gains in gross earnings: state and local government (11.0% of total gross earnings, 1.6% growth), wholesale- retail (10.4%, 1.8% growth) and Hits: 6
MQRE_FY20_21_Revised_Feb.pdf Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 717-230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us | www.ifo.state.pa.us Staff Acknowledgements Stacey Knavel, Principal Revenue Analyst Lesley McLaughlin, Revenue Analyst II Jesse Hits: 6
Monthly_Economic_Update_September_2022.pdf one-half project the US economy will enter into a recession during the next year. This economic update uses recent state labor market data to assess whether the Pennsylvania economy has slowed or entered into recession. Labor market data are useful are expected in the winter when seasonal workers tend to claim benefits.) • Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR). The share of state residents age 16 or older who work or actively seek employment. The LFPR steadily increased since February, but has been Hits: 6
Monthly_Economic_Update_April_2020.pdf the outbreak. April employment figures (released May 22) will provide a more complete snapshot of the pandemic’s impact on state employment. Pennsylvania Initial UC Claims Remain High, Multiple Sectors Heavily Impacted For the week ending April 11, the U.S. Department of Labor released state data that show that estimated initial claims for unemployment compensation (UC) remain high (238,357), but declined compared to the Hits: 6
MER-2014-11.pdf Monthly Economic Report Independent Fiscal Of Ðice ‐ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania United States Economic Indicators Unemployment Rate Number of individuals unemployed divided by the labor force. 1 Monthly Net Job Gains (000s) Average realty transfer taxes based on lat‐ est three months of collections. Monthly residential sales data are not available at the state level. 3 Housing Starts (Building Permits) Year‐over‐year growth rate (single units only) of privately owned homes upon which Hits: 6
MER-2014-02.pdf Monthly Economic Report Independent Fiscal Of Ðice ‐ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania United States Economic Indicators Unemployment Rate The number of individuals unemployed divided by the labor force. 1 Monthly Net Job Gains (000s rate of realty transfer taxes based on latest three months of collections. Monthly residential sales data are not available at state level. 3 Current Business Outlook Index A diffusion index that measures the current outlook of manufacturing Ðirms in the third Hits: 6
MER-2013-12.pdf Monthly Economic Report Independent Fiscal Office - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania United States Economic Indicators Unemployment Rate The number of individuals unemployed divided by the labor force. 1 Monthly Net Job Gains (000s rate of realty transfer taxes based on latest three months of collections. Monthly residential sales data are not available at state level. 3 Current Business Outlook Index A diffusion index that measures the current outlook of manufacturing firms in the third Hits: 6
IFO_Testimony_Feb2018.pdf and nearly all of that impact should manifest itself in the final payments over the coming months. Pennsylvania Economy The state economy seems to be in a good position, with the latest Philadelphia CPI-U reading running low (0.8% in temper this optimistic outlook. First, sales tax collections were weak in January, and nearly flat from the prior year. Many states experienced similar weakness in sales tax revenues. At the national level, there is concern regarding the impact of federal deficits Hits: 6
IFO_Letter_to_the_SCC.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE June 3, 2021 The Honorable Karl Brown Hits: 6
IFO Job Opportunity- Deputy Director.pdf Pennsylvania Independent Fiscal Office: Deputy Director The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the General Assembly in functions such as: o Interpretation and analysis of financial data, accounts and system processes o Quantitative modeling techniques to develop state revenue and budget projections o Evaluation of public policy programs to improve the effective and efficient use of taxpayer dollars Hits: 6
HTAE_2019_05_15.pdf Executives May 15, 2019 U.S. and PA Economic Trends May 15, 2019 1 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 United States Real GDP 2.9% 1.6% 2.2% 2.9% 2.7% Wages-Salaries 5.1% 2.9% 4.6% IFO. Recent Quarterly Economic Trends May 15, 2019 2 2018.1 2018.2 2018.3 2018.4 2019.1 United States Real GDP 2.2% 4.2% 3.4% 2.2% 3.2% Wages-Salaries 4.6% 4.5% 4.4% Hits: 6
DotPlotData.xlsx summer school tuition (6942), adult education tuition (6943), receipts from other LEAs in PA – education (6944), receipts from out-of-state LEAs (6945), receipts from member districts – AVTS/Special Program Jointure only (6946) and other tuition from patrons (6949). These data 755,318 $177,514 $409,988 $12,543,048 818 $15,334 876 530 61% 424 818 52% 108565503 North Star SD 4210115 42-Rural: Distant Rural $17,651,005 $1,227,053 $96,512 $613,966 $15,713,473 1 Hits: 6
2022-Impact-Fee-Estimate.pdf drilled or operating in the previous calendar year. 1 Proceeds from the impact fee are distributed to local governments and state agencies to provide for infrastructure, emergency services, environmental initiatives and various other programs. Local governments receive funds based on the net of post-production costs and (2) the total production from all unconventional wells. The ETR computation facilitates comparisons to states that levy a severance tax. The ETR computation for CY 2022 uses these data: • Annual production of 7.6 trillion Hits: 6
2021-SD-Property-Tax-Forecast.pdf an assumed tax base growth of 1 percent. Tax base growth is informed by taxable assessed values published by the State Tax Equalization Board (STEB). Data on Act 1 allocations are released by PDE each fiscal year, and the amounts for prior years and (3) changes in total assessed value from normal economic growth and/or appeals. See http://www.ifo.state.pa.us/download.cfm?file=Resources/Documents/RB-2020-COVID- 19%20Local%20Revenue%20Impact.pdf. Actual 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021- Hits: 6
2018_Mid-Year_Update.pdf Labor Statistics. Forecasts by IFO. PA Economic Forecast Revisions Final Preliminary Projection Mid-Year Update 29.Jan.2018 4 United States 2017.1 2017.2 2017.3 2017.4 Real GDP 1.2% 3.1% 3.2% 2.6% Personal Consumption Healthcare-Social 14.3 11.2 23.7 24.6 Leisure-Hospitality 5.1 7.5 13.1 17.9 State-Federal Govt -2.0 0.3 0.9 -2.0 Local Government -7.3 -6.8 -0.9 -1.8 Hits: 6
About IFO Code . The office Mission Statement is as follows: The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the economist by the Michigan Department of Treasury. Mr. Knittel holds a M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics from Michigan State University and a bachelor's degree in Economics from Hope College in Holland, Michigan. Mr. Knittel has taught courses at Hits: 6
TCJA-Update-August-2018.pdf three of those sources, so that the number of unique filers is smaller. • Roughly 1.6 million filers reported a state and local income tax deduction ($11.3 billion) and the same number reported a local property tax deduction ($8.2 cut for Pennsylvania residents of $5.9 to $6.6 billion for FFY 2018-19. Other national organizations have published state-level estimates of the federal income tax cut. The Tax Policy Center estimates that 63.2 percent of Pennsylvania "tax Hits: 5
SD_Property_Tax_Forecast_Nov_2021.pdf that the IFO released in June 2020 on the impact of COVID-19 on local revenues. See http://www.ifo.state.pa.us/download.cfm?file=Resources/Documents/RB-2020- COVID-19%20Local%20Revenue%20Impact.pdf. Actual 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022- 2501(14) and (14.1) of the Public School Code of 1949. It is used in the calculation of various state subsidies for school districts. The minimum MV/PI AR is 0.1500. For FY 2020-21, 413 districts had an Hits: 5
Revenue_Estimate_Presentation_2022_05.pdf 20.7 10.0 0.0 30.7 Total Individual Programs 58.9 52.3 1.9 113.2 Direct State Support $5.9 $20.2 $0.1 $26.2 Direct Local Support 2.6 8.2 0.1 10.9 0 9.8 Total Other 15.3 31.4 0.1 46.9 Note: Billions of dollars. Does not include state funded UC ($5.2 billion in 2020, $0.8 billion in 2021) and Rental Assistance ($2.0 billion in 2021 Hits: 5
Revenue_Estimate_Performance_Dec_2017.pdf About the Independent Fiscal Office The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the and will disclose the methodologies, data sources and assumptions used in published reports and estimates. Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building Second Floor 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 Telephone: 717-230-8293 Email: contact@ifo.state.pa.us Hits: 5
Revenue_Estimate_2021_05_Presentation.pdf 2021 Key Issues and Questions Economy overperforms due to massive federal transfers ▪ Nearly $160 billion of federal monies injected into state Four key questions ▪ What happens when federal monies are removed? ▪ Is there a labor shortage? ▪ Is the uptick in inflation 5 Total Individual Programs 38.4 39.6 78.0 PPP Forgivable Loans $20.7 $10.1 $30.8 Direct State-Local Support 8.7 31.0 39.7 Other Support 5.4 2.9 8.3 Total Other 34.8 Hits: 5
RB_2022_03_Student_Loan.pdf The COVID-19 pandemic had a dramatic impact on state employment and labor force participation rates (i.e., the share of residents working or actively seeking employment). For Pennsylvania, data issues related to securing childcare or remote learning. Moreover, data from the job openings and labor turnover survey (JOLTS) show state job openings in 2021 Q2 and Q3 at the highest levels recorded for that series. 1 The employment-population ratio Hits: 5
Presentation-2019-01-Mid-Year-Update.pdf Bureau of Labor Statistics. Forecasts by IFO. Annual Economic Trends January 29, 2019 2 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 United States Real GDP 2.9% 1.6% 2.2% 2.9% 2.6% Wages-Salaries 5.1% 2.9% 4.6% IFO. Recent Quarterly Economic Trends January 29, 2019 3 2018.1 2018.2 2018.3 2018.4 2019.1 United States Real GDP 2.2% 4.2% 3.5% 2.5% 1.9% Wages-Salaries 4.6% 4.5% 4.2% Hits: 5
PBB_Board_Amend_03_09_22.pdf note explaining the costs unique to school districts and the services school districts provide for charter schools 3. In the state benchmarks section of the K-12 Education Activity, include the national and statewide math and reading scores in the 2019 grades 4 and 8 by the student groups for race/ethnicity and National School Lunch Program eligibility 4. In the state benchmarks section of the K-12 Education Activity, add an analysis or cite research that compares Pennsylvania to the average Hits: 5
PA_Assoc_of_Community_Bankers_Presentation_2020_12.pdf Q4 December 9, 2020 2 -$15 -$10 -$5 $0 $5 $10 $15 $20 $25 Q2 Q3 Q4 lost labor income state and federal UC + economic impact payments net impact $12.6 $7.0 -$2.8 -$11.7 -$7.4 -$6.4 6 billions of dollars FPUC $15.9 billion PUA $7.0 billion LWA $1.7 billion Other $1.4 billion State UC $5.2 billion Impact Payments $11.0 billion PPP (excluded) $20.7 billion Note: Lost labor income includes wages Hits: 5
NFIB_Presentation.pdf credit reviews. ◦ Analysis of collective bargaining agreements. ◦ Special studies at request of General Assembly. Dec.13.2017 2 A Unique State Office Structured to provide independent analysis. ◦ In most states, a similar office resides within the legislature. ◦ IFO does not provide fiscal notes for proposed legislation. There is no governing Hits: 5
NewsStand_2019_December.pdf December 2019 | | www.ifo.state.pa.us Pennsylvania News National News IFO NEWS STAND November Retail Sales An article by the Wall Street Journal reports late January. Metro Unemployment Rates A recent brief by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia compares unemployment rates in metropolitan sta- tistical areas (MSAs) across the past three business cycles and explores factors that increase cyclical sensitivity. While national and state Hits: 5
Newsstand_2019_April.pdf (717) 230-8293 | | www.ifo.state.pa.us Pennsylvania News Labor Market Slows in 2019 Q1 On April 19, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released state employment data for March. The data reveal a nota- ble slowdown in the number of jobs created for 2019 Q1 Hits: 5
MTR-2018-1.pdf million. It is expected that tax filers are taking advantage of the final year of the uncapped federal deduction for state and local taxes (SALT), by overpaying for tax year 2017. This behavioral response to federal tax law changes is likely MONTHLY TRENDS January 2018 - INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE - 1 See Official Monthly & Quarterly Revenue Estimates for more information: http://www.ifo.state.pa.us/download.cfm?file=/Resources/ Documents/MQRE_FY17-18_Update.pdf. Actual Estimate $ Diff Actual Estimate $ Diff General Fund $3,137 Hits: 5
MTR-2018-08.pdf offset weak escheats and fines, penalties and interest revenues. Overall, August collections were consistent with the underlying strength of the state economy. SUT collections continue to exceed expectations as collections for the last three months were up 8.1 percent from MONTHLY TRENDS August 2018 - INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE - 1 See Official Monthly & Quarterly Revenue Estimates for more information: http://www.ifo.state.pa.us/download.cfm?file=/ Resources/Documents/MQRE-FY18-19-July.pdf. FY 2018-19 Revenue Performance Through August August Hits: 5
MTR-2018-02.pdf percent) above estimate. Non-tax revenue also exceeded estimate by $123 million due to earlier-than- expected transfers from the state store fund ($85.1 million) and various special funds ($48 million). Additionally, Act 43 of 2017 authorized the securitization of baseline estimates did not change from June 2017. See Official Monthly & Quarterly Revenue Estimates for more information: http:// www.ifo.state.pa.us/download.cfm?file=/Resources/Documents/MQRE_FY17-18_Update.pdf. Actual Estimate $ Diff Actual Estimate $ Diff General Fund $3,581 Hits: 5
MTR-2017-10.pdf above estimate, largely driven by escheat revenues, which were $11.5 million (66.1 percent) above estimate. Various national and state data suggest that taxpayers shifted income out of calendar year 2016 in anticipation of a significant federal income tax rate MONTHLY TRENDS OCTOBER 2017 - INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE - 1 See Official Monthly & Quarterly Revenue Estimates for more information: http://www.ifo.state.pa.us/download.cfm?file=/ Resources/Documents/MQRE_FY17-18.pdf. FY 2017-18 Revenue Performance Through October Diff. w/ Estimate Hits: 5
MTR-2016-05.pdf through April 2016 show a continuation of this trend, with annual growth of 6.1%. By contrast, sales at gasoline stations have become a less significant component of consumer spending. In 2012, gasoline station sales comprised 14.1% of total sales, whereas in 2016, these sales comprised 9.0% of the total. This contraction Hits: 5
MTR-2015-11.pdf 0% per annum from 2005 ($22.3 billion). The export growth rate outpaced that of the Pennsylvania economy (measured by state gross domestic product), which grew at an average rate of 3.1% per annum over the same time period. The annual growth rates (AAGR) from 2005 to 2015. The data represent the total dollar value of exports, based on the state from which the merchandise begins its journey to the port of export. For some commodities, export values may represent the Hits: 5
Monthly_Economic_Update_October_2022.pdf US economic recession within the next year, up 10 percentage points from the month prior. This economic update uses recent state labor market data to assess whether the Pennsylvania economy has slowed or entered into recession. Labor market data are informative for unemployment compensation during the month. The average number of new claims fell to 6,000 in September 2022, a state record low for as far back as data are available (1986) and below the pre-COVID average. (Note: these data Hits: 5
Monthly_Economic_Update_November_2022.pdf Job Openings Increase in September as State Labor Market Remains Tight The latest poll of economic forecasters projects a 60% probability for a U.S. economic recession within the next year. This economic update uses recent state labor market data to assess whether the Pennsylvania economy has slowed or entered into recession. Labor market data are informative Hits: 5
Monthly_Economic_Update_May_2021.pdf on the latest four months of data, growth of wages paid to Pennsylvania workers appears to be accelerating as the state economy received a significant boost from the latest round of federal stimulus. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has not released state-level data on personal income, but adjusted withholding trends can be used to provide a relatively accurate picture of wage Hits: 5
Monthly_Economic_Update_June_2020.pdf revenue (-20%) and business tax (-20%) are projected to record the largest percentage declines. Across the six regions of the state outlined in the model, the share of municipalities at risk for cash insolvency over the two-year period ranges from offset the decline in wages and salaries (-8.5%) for the month. Personal consumption fell 16.9% in April as states continued to implement stay-at-home measures to help contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Consumers Spent Roughly Hits: 5
Monthly_Economic_Update_July_2022.pdf of at least a mild recession during the upcoming year. For the next several months, this economic update will use state labor market data to assess whether the Pennsylvania economy is heading towards recession. Labor market data are useful because they in Payroll Jobs. The change from month-to-month in total payroll employment (excludes self- employed). Prior to COVID, the state economy averaged a net gain of roughly 5,000 payroll jobs per month. That monthly average was easily surpassed in Hits: 5
Monthly_Economic_Update_January_2021.pdf for both passenger vehicles (-69.6%) and commercial vehicles (-25.3%). Commercial vehicle trips rebounded quickly after the expiration of stay-at-home orders, growing 0.8% in June relative to the prior year. For the remainder of 2020, commercial vehicle adjusted) from November 2019. These jobs include elementary and secondary school teachers, teachers’ aids, clerical workers and other support staff. State education jobs declined 14.4% (-9,100) from the prior year. These include employees of intermediate units, the Pennsylvania State Hits: 5
Monthly_Economic_Update_August_2022.pdf third to two-thirds chance of at least a mild recession during the next year. This economic update uses recent state labor market data to assess whether the Pennsylvania economy might enter into recession. Labor market data are useful because they not seasonally adjusted and higher new claims are expected in the winter.) • Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR). The share of state residents age 16 or older who work or actively seek employment. The LFPR increased since January, but has been stagnant Hits: 5
Mid_Year_FY16-17_Presentation.pdf Health-Social 14.4 11.7 15.9 15.3 Leisure-Hospitality 5.3 9.5 12.3 7.4 State-Federal Govt -2.0 1.4 0.8 -1.2 Local Govt -7.5 -7.5 -3.4 -1.6 January 2015-16 2016-17 Growth Instant Tickets $1,572 $1,579 0.5% Numbers $ 335 $ 346 3.2% In-State Lotto $ 141 $ 142 0.7% Multi-State Lotto 350 226 -35.5% Total 2,398 2,293 -4.4% Note Hits: 5
MER-2015-03.pdf Monthly Economic Report Independent Fiscal Of Ðice ‐ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania United States Economic Indicators Unemployment Rate Number of individuals unemployed divided by the labor force. 1 Monthly Net Job Gains (000s) Average realty transfer taxes based on lat‐ est three months of collections. Monthly residential sales data are not available at the state level. 3 Housing Starts (Building Permits) Year‐over‐year growth rate (single units only) of privately owned homes upon which Hits: 5
MER-2015-02.pdf Monthly Economic Report Independent Fiscal Of Ðice ‐ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania United States Economic Indicators Unemployment Rate Number of individuals unemployed divided by the labor force. 1 Monthly Net Job Gains (000s) Average realty transfer taxes based on lat‐ est three months of collections. Monthly residential sales data are not available at the state level. 3 Housing Starts (Building Permits) Year‐over‐year growth rate (single units only) of privately owned homes upon which Hits: 5
MER-2015-01.pdf Monthly Economic Report Independent Fiscal Office - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania United States Economic Indicators Unemployment Rate Number of individuals unemployed divided by the labor force. 1 Monthly Net Job Gains (000s) Average realty transfer taxes based on lat- est three months of collections. Monthly residential sales data are not available at the state level. 3 Housing Starts (Building Permits) Year-over-year growth rate (single units only) of privately owned homes upon which Hits: 5
MER-2014-10.pdf Monthly Economic Report Independent Fiscal Of Ðice ‐ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania United States Economic Indicators Unemployment Rate Number of individuals unemployed divided by the labor force. 1 Monthly Net Job Gains (000s) Average realty transfer taxes based on lat‐ est three months of collections. Monthly residential sales data are not available at the state level. 3 Housing Starts (Building Permits) Year‐over‐year growth rate (single units only) of privately owned homes upon which Hits: 5
MER-2014-05.pdf Monthly Economic Report Independent Fiscal Of Ðice ‐ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania United States Economic Indicators Unemployment Rate Number of individuals unemployed divided by the labor force. 1 Monthly Net Job Gains (000s) Average of realty transfer taxes based on lat‐ est three months of collections. Monthly residential sales data are not available at state level. 3 Housing Starts (Building Permits) Year‐over‐year growth rate (single units only) of privately owned homes upon which Hits: 5
MER-2014-01.pdf Monthly Economic Report Independent Fiscal Of Ðice ‐ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania United States Economic Indicators Unemployment Rate The number of individuals unemployed divided by the labor force. 1 Monthly Net Job Gains (000s rate of realty transfer taxes based on latest three months of collections. Monthly residential sales data are not available at state level. 3 Current Business Outlook Index A diffusion index that measures the current outlook of manufacturing Ðirms in the third Hits: 5
Impact_Fee_Update_Outlook_2022.pdf year. The fee is administered by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) and proceeds are distributed to local governments and state agencies for infrastructure, emergency services, environmental initiatives and other programs. Local governments receive funds based on the number of wells to markets. Such costs are deducted to approximate the value of gas at the wellhead, the point at which other states levy severance taxes. 3 The annual ETR fluctuates based on the movement of its three components: fee revenues, production and Hits: 5
IFO_Response_Letter_April_5_2023.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE April 5, 2023 The Honorable Rosemary M Hits: 5
2023_Mid_Year_Update.pdf Pandemic Stimulus Monies Largely End January 31, 2023 5 2020 2021 2022 Residents/Businesses $64.8 $57.3 $8.0 State and Federal UC 31.5 16.9 0.1 Economic Impact Payments 11.2 21.7 0.8 Paycheck Protection CTC/Rent Assistance 1.3 7.3 4.9 Employee Retention Credit (ERC) 0.0 1.0 2.2 Direct State Govt Support $5.9 $20.3 $0.2 Direct Local Govt Support $2.6 $8.3 $0.1 Note: Billions Hits: 5
2021_Impact_Fee_Estimate.pdf drilled or operating in the previous calendar year. 1 Proceeds from the impact fee are distributed to local governments and state agencies to provide for infrastructure, emergency services, environmental initiatives and various other programs. Local governments receive funds based on the to markets. Such costs are deducted to approximate the value of gas at the wellhead, the point at which other states levy severance taxes. 5 The annual ETR fluctuates based on the movement of its three components: fee revenues, production and Hits: 5
2020_Impact_Fee_Estimate.pdf drilled or operating in the previous calendar year. 1 Proceeds from the impact fee are distributed to local governments and state agencies to provide for infrastructure, emergency services, environmental initiatives and various other programs. Local governments receive funds based on the to markets. Such costs are deducted to approximate the value of gas at the wellhead, the point at which other states levy severance taxes. 4 The annual ETR fluctuates based on the movement of its three components: fee revenues, production and Hits: 5
Sen_Maj_Pol_Comm_Brain_Drain_Workshop_04_30_2019.pdf Policy Committee Public Workshop: Student Flight (Brain Drain) from Pennsylvania April 30, 2019 Submitted by: Independent Fiscal Office Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17105 1 Year Population Estimate Population Change 1 Births Deaths Natural Increase Net 000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 Inflow 25-34 Outflow 25-34 4 State 1 Inflow to PA Outflow from PA Net Migration New York 21,445 14,280 7,165 New Jersey 20 Hits: 4
Select Committee Oct 1 2012 FINAL.pdf school property tax.  Property taxes to service debt existing as of Dec. 31, 2011 retained and phased-out.  State funding based on FY 2012-13 district collections. Three sources:  Raise sales tax rate from 6% to 7%; expand taxes comprise:  roughly 0.4 to 0.9 percent of business receipts.  one-third of total taxes to state and local govt’s.  Potential for significant reduction in tax.  Firms with much real property gain. 1. Large Hits: 4
RTR-2014-07.pdf Independent Fiscal Office  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania  www.ifo.state.pa.us For the first month of fiscal year 2014-15, the Commonwealth collected $2.2 billion in General Fund million from the Machinery and Equipment Loan Fund, $30 million from the Volunteer Companies Loan Fund, $8 million from the State Gaming Fund, $2 million from the Manville Property Damage Settlement Account, and $6 million from the Alternative Fuels Incentive Fund Hits: 4
Revenue Conference Presentation Jan 2013 FINAL.pdf Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Federal Housing Finance Agency. Forecasts from IHS Global Insight. 2011 2012 2013 2014 Real Gross State Product May 2012 1.9% 1.5% 2.3% 3.0% Jan 2013 1.2% 1.8% 1.5% 2 Insight. Primary Economic Driver: Consumer Spending  Consumers must drive economic growth. o Comprise 70% of economic activity. o Federal, state and local budgets are constrained. o Weak overseas demand.  Sales and Use Tax collections have been very weak. o Hits: 4
REU-2019-12.pdf million, largely due to lower than projected quarterly payments (-$53.2 million). Prior to the implementation of the cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions under the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), taxpayers had an incentive to pay 7 Note: Dollar amounts in millions. Estimate refers to IFO official estimate published in June 2019. MONTHLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS United States Pennsylvania Sep-19 Oct-19 Nov-19 Dec-19 Sep-19 Oct-19 Nov-19 Dec-19 Unemployment Rate 1 Hits: 4
Response-Letter-11-08-2019.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE November 6, 2019 The Honorable Vincent Hughes Hits: 4
Response-Letter-09-06-2019.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE September 6, 2019 The Honorable Mario Scavello Hits: 4
Response-Letter-08-16-2019.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE August 16, 2019 The Honorable Mario Scavello Hits: 4
QRR_2017Q3.pdf Motor License Fund and Lottery Fund (page 4). The most recent publication detailing these estimates is available at www.ifo.state.pa.us. The IFO produces this report to facilitate comparison of its revenue estimates with actual revenue collec- tions. The detail on revenue growth rates by month and fiscal year, see the IFO’s Monthly Trends Reports at www.ifo.state.pa.us. For more detail on the quarterly revenue estimates, see the IFO’s Monthly and Quar- terly Revenue Estimates Hits: 4
QRR_2016Q3.pdf Fund and Lottery Fund (page 4). The most recent publication detailing the quarterly revenue estimates is available at www.ifo.state.pa.us. The IFO produces this report to facilitate comparison of its quarterly revenue estimates with actual reve- nue collections 40.0 million (-2.2%), largely due to a lower-than-expected transfer from gaming revenues and weakness in in- stant ticket sales. 529 2,495 2,732 859 664 1,131 554 2,617 2,786 865 679 1,171 Hits: 4
Presentation_Rotary_Club_of_York_7-15-2015.pdf Pension Debate Rotary Club of York July 15, 2015 Role of the Independent Fiscal Office. Overview of the two major state pension plans and their funding. Unfunded liabilities: How did they occur? What are the projected trends? Five-year projections (current 3 billion 10-Year Average Funding Sources 13% member 17% employer 70% investments 17% member 16% employer 67% investments Funded Status 59.3% 62.0% Annual Benefits Paid 3 $2.9 billion $6.1 billion 7/15/2015 4 SERS and Hits: 4
Presentation_Phil_Chamber_2-12-2015.pdf confidence. Low inflation. 12.Feb.2015 2 Today’s Presentation  Act 120 of 2010 Creates Independent Fiscal Office. • Hiring starts September 2011. Currently 9 staff. • Similar to the Congressional Budget Office. • Revenue projections used for advisory purposes only.  Our 19 2019-20 Beginning Balance $81 $-- $-- $-- $-- $-- Available Revenue 28,700 29,023 29,897 30,836 31,794 32,835 State Expenditures -29,027 -30,777 -32,079 -33,280 -34,358 -35,464 Current Year Balance -327 -1,754 -2 Hits: 4
Presentation_Harrisburg_Rotary_4-11-2016.pdf Liabilities Rotary Club of Harrisburg April 11, 2016  Role of the Independent Fiscal Office. Overview of the two major state pension plans and their funding. Unfunded liabilities: How did they occur? What are the projected trends? Five‐year projections (current 7 billion 10‐Year Average Funding Sources 15% member 24% employer 61% investments 18% member 21% employer 61% investments Funded Status 58.9% 60.6% Annual Benefits Paid 3 $3.1 billion $6.1 billion 4/11/2016 4 SERS and Hits: 4
Presentation-2018-11-19-CCAP.pdf to 2017. Source: U.S. Census Bureau. PA Domestic Migration Statistics 2016 November 19, 2018 5 Age Group Net Migration State Net Migration 0 to 19 23,796 New York 17,539 20 to 24 -16,632 New Jersey 16,304 Medicaid expansion) 122 Less Tobacco Settlement Fund Support for DHS (revenue bond) 89 Motor License Fund Shift to General Fund (State Police) 44 Total 1,616 Note: millions of dollars. Points of Emphasis Various long-term demographic concerns.  Declining birth Hits: 4
PBB_Board_Hearing_Jan_26_2022.pdf 43 9.3% 1,343 7.7% K-12 Education 43 9.2% 11,557 66.6% Public Libraries and State Library 32 6.9% 75 0.4% Teacher Certification and Professional Dev. 27 5.7% 8 *% Curriculum and Assessments 25 pre-pandemic levels ▪ Pre-K Counts: 25.1K students (FY 18-19) and 21.7K students (FY 21-22) ▪ Head Start Supplemental: 7.2K (FY 18-19) and 4.3K (FY 21-22) Goal: 60% of residents age 25 to 64 Hits: 4
PBB_Board_Hearing_Jan_25_2022.pdf 3 4.2% 8 1.5% Total 78 100.0% 543 100.0% Note: Includes all expenditures in $ millions. PDA State Lottery Fund Appropriations (FY 2021-22) January 25, 2022 3 Appropriations Aging Services Elder Justice & Protection Admin. Advocate for Older the PharmaceuticalAssistance Fund ($155.0 million). * Denotes value rounds to less than $0.1 million. PDA Metric Highlights PACE/PACENET state expenditures declined 24% from 2016 to 2020 ▪ Total expenditures increased by 8% over same time period ▪ Medicare Part D/Other Hits: 4
PBB_Board_Hearing_Jan_11_2023.pdf Companies doing business in the Commonwealth increased by 1.2%, but domestic companies decreased by 9.5% ▪ PID is lead state agency for 121 companies | reduction of 12 (-8%) January 11, 2023 5 Executive Offices (EO) Includes: Office of Administration (OA), Office of the Budget (OB), Office of the State Inspector General (OSIG), Office of General Counsel (OGC), Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) and Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC Hits: 4
NGPR-2015-2H.pdf The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection publishes monthly production data submitted by natural gas extractors that operate in the state. This report uses those data to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts for the 2016 - Natural Gas Production Report Tables 4A and 4B show that Susquehanna County was the top producing county in the state, representing nearly one-quarter of all horizontal well production. Each of the top ten producing counties registered increases in the Hits: 4
NGIFE-2016.pdf imposed by the impact fee in a given year. Proceeds from the impact fee are distributed to local governments and state agencies to provide for infrastructure, emergency services, environmental initiatives and various other programs. Local governments receive funds based on the expected to offset reduced collections from older wells as their fees decline. Estimated net impact: -$9.6 million.  Exempt status and other. Includes the net effect of: (1) reduced collections from newly-exempt wells as their production falls below the Hits: 4
Newsstand_March_2020.pdf March 2020 | | www.ifo.state.pa.us Pennsylvania News National News IFO NEWS STAND Outlook for Regional Manufacturing Unclear The New York Federal Reserve released its March 2020 Empire State Manufacturing Survey. Responses gath- ered between March 2 and 10 reveal New York manufacturing executives' waning confidence in general busi- Hits: 4
NewsStand_2019_October.pdf October 2019 | | www.ifo.state.pa.us Pennsylvania News National News IFO NEWS STAND Growing Number of Older Americans Burdened by Housing Costs A report and emerging (marijuana, e-cigarettes and sugar-sweetened beverages) sin taxes. In 2017, Pennsylvania sin taxes comprised 11.4% of state revenues; ranking 2nd in reliance when compared across the United States. From 2008 to 2017, the Commonwealth saw an increase Hits: 4
NewsStand_2019_June.pdf (717) 230-8293 | | www.ifo.state.pa.us Pennsylvania News Existing Home Prices Increase by 5.0% in 2019 Q1 On May 28, the Federal Housing first quarter non-seasonally adjusted purchase-only index increased by 5.0% on a year-over- year basis. Nearly all states bordering Pennsylvania saw smaller increases in existing home prices: New York (4.7%), New Jersey (3.1%), Delaware (0.8% Hits: 4
Newsstand_2018_October.pdf (717) 230-8293 | | www.ifo.state.pa.us Pennsylvania News Early Data Show PA Economy Had Robust Growth in 2018 Q3 Four real-time data sources in the third quarter. Official government statistics will not be released for the third quar- ter until December 20, 2018 (state personal income) and January 29, 2019 (state gross domestic product). PA Social Security Payments to Increase by $1.3 Billion Hits: 4
Newsstand_2018_November.pdf (717) 230-8293 | | www.ifo.state.pa.us Pennsylvania News PA Student Loan Debt Continues to Climb in 2018 Q3 On November 16, the Federal Reserve Real Gross Domestic Product Surges in 2018 Q2 On November 15, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released preliminary state real Gross Domestic Product data for 2018 Q2. On a quarterly annualized basis, the Pennsylvania economy expanded by 3.6% Hits: 4
Newsstand_2018_June.pdf (717) 230-8293 | | www.ifo.state.pa.us Pennsylvania News New Data Show Strong PA Labor Market On May 23, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released state and county employment data for the fourth quarter of 2017. These administrative data provide the final benchmark upon which all Hits: 4
Newsstand_2018_July.pdf (717) 230-8293 | | www.ifo.state.pa.us Pennsylvania News PA Ranks 19 th in Real GDP Growth for 2018 Q1 On July 24, the U of Economic Analysis released Personal Income data for 2018 Q1. The data show that Pennsylvania ranked 12 th across all states for year-over-year growth in Personal Income, with a growth rate of 3.7%. Pennsylvania underperformed New York (4 Hits: 4
Newsstand_2018_April.pdf Pennsylvania News Nationwide News (717) 230-8293 | Rachel Carson State Office Building Harrisburg, PA | www.ifo.state.pa.us Could Shale Gas Lead To a Manufacturing Boom in Appalachia? A recent article from Forbes magazine discusses the Hits: 4
MTR-2019-09.pdf 24.4 Dollar amounts in millions. Estimate refers to IFO official estimate published in June 2019. MONTHLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS United States Pennsylvania Jun-19 Jul-19 Aug-19 Sept-19 Jun-19 Jul-19 Aug-19 Sept-19 Unemployment Rate 1 98.2 98.4 89.8 93.2 n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. QUARTERLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS United States Pennsylvania 2018.3 2018.4 2019.1 2019.2 2018.3 2018.4 2019.1 2019.2 Gross Domestic Product Hits: 4
MTR-2019-08.pdf in June 2019. Cigarette 102.6 101.7 0.9 153.3 159.2 -5.9 MONTHLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS United States Pennsylvania May-19 Jun-19 Jul-19 Aug-19 May-19 Jun-19 Jul-19 Aug-19 Unemployment Rate 1 100.0 98.2 98.4 89.3 n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. QUARTERLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS United States Pennsylvania 2018.3 2018.4 2019.1 2019.2 2018.3 2018.4 2019.1 2019.2 Gross Domestic Product Hits: 4
MTR-2019-07.pdf amounts in millions. Estimate refers to IFO official estimate that will be published in August 2019. MONTHLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS United States Pennsylvania Apr-19 May-19 Jun-19 Jul-19 Apr-19 May-19 Jun-19 Jul-19 Unemployment Rate 1 97.2 100.0 98.2 98.4 n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. QUARTERLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS United States Pennsylvania 2018.3 2018.4 2019.1 2019.2 2018.3 2018.4 2019.1 2019.2 Gross Domestic Product Hits: 4
MTR-2019-06.pdf TRENDS REPORT Independent Fiscal Office | June 2019 1 See Official Monthly & Quarterly Revenue Estimates for more information: http://www.ifo.state.pa.us/download.cfm?file=/Resources/ Documents/MQRE-FY18-19-July.pdf. FY 2018-19 Revenue Performance Through June June 85 Dollar amounts in millions. Estimate refers to IFO official estimate published on July 30, 2018. MONTHLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS United States Pennsylvania Mar-19 Apr-19 May-19 Jun-19 Mar-19 Apr-19 May-19 Jun-19 Unemployment Rate 1 Hits: 4
MTR-2019-05.pdf TRENDS REPORT Independent Fiscal Office | May 2019 1 See Official Monthly & Quarterly Revenue Estimates for more information: http://www.ifo.state.pa.us/download.cfm?file=/Resources/ Documents/MQRE-FY18-19-July.pdf. FY 2018-19 Revenue Performance Through May May 97 Dollar amounts in millions. Estimate refers to IFO official estimate published on July 30, 2018. MONTHLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS United States Pennsylvania Feb-19 Mar-19 Apr-19 May-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Apr-19 May-19 Unemployment Rate 1 Hits: 4
MTR-2019-04.pdf TRENDS REPORT Independent Fiscal Office | April 2019 1 See Official Monthly & Quarterly Revenue Estimates for more information: http://www.ifo.state.pa.us/download.cfm?file=/Resources/ Documents/MQRE-FY18-19-July.pdf. FY 2018-19 Revenue Performance Through April April 95 Dollar amounts in millions. Estimate refers to IFO official estimate published on July 30, 2018. MONTHLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS United States Pennsylvania Jan-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Apr-19 Jan-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Apr-19 Unemployment Rate 1 Hits: 4
MTR-2019-03.pdf TRENDS REPORT Independent Fiscal Office | March 2019 1 See Official Monthly & Quarterly Revenue Estimates for more information: http://www.ifo.state.pa.us/download.cfm?file=/ Resources/Documents/MQRE-FY18-19-July.pdf. FY 2018-19 Revenue Performance Through March March 36 Dollar amounts in millions. Estimate refers to IFO official estimate published on July 30, 2018. MONTHLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS United States Pennsylvania Dec-18 Jan-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Dec-18 Jan-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Unemployment Rate 1 Hits: 4
MTR-2019-02.pdf TRENDS REPORT Independent Fiscal Office | February 2019 1 See Official Monthly & Quarterly Revenue Estimates for more information: http://www.ifo.state.pa.us/download.cfm?file=/ Resources/Documents/MQRE-FY18-19-July.pdf. FY 2018-19 Revenue Performance Through February February 61 Dollar amounts in millions. Estimate refers to IFO official estimate published on July 30, 2018. MONTHLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS United States Pennsylvania Nov-18 Dec-18 Jan-19 Feb-19 Nov-18 Dec-18 Jan-19 Feb-19 Unemployment Rate 1 Hits: 4
MTR-2019-01.pdf TRENDS REPORT Independent Fiscal Office | January 2019 1 See Official Monthly & Quarterly Revenue Estimates for more information: http://www.ifo.state.pa.us/download.cfm?file=/ Resources/Documents/MQRE-FY18-19-July.pdf. FY 2018-19 Revenue Performance Through January January 49 Dollar amounts in millions. Estimate refers to IFO official estimate published on July 30, 2018. MONTHLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS United States Pennsylvania Oct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 Jan-19 Oct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 Jan-19 Unemployment Rate 1 Hits: 4
MTR-2018-12.pdf TRENDS REPORT Independent Fiscal Office | December 2018 1 See Official Monthly & Quarterly Revenue Estimates for more information: http://www.ifo.state.pa.us/download.cfm?file=/ Resources/Documents/MQRE-FY18-19-July.pdf. FY 2018-19 Revenue Performance Through December December 42 Dollar amounts in millions. Estimate refers to IFO official estimate published on July 30, 2018. MONTHLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS United States Pennsylvania Sep-18 Oct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 Sep-18 Oct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 Unemployment Rate 1 Hits: 4
MTR-2018-11.pdf TRENDS REPORT Independent Fiscal Office | November 2018 1 See Official Monthly & Quarterly Revenue Estimates for more information: http://www.ifo.state.pa.us/download.cfm?file=/ Resources/Documents/MQRE-FY18-19-July.pdf. FY 2018-19 Revenue Performance Through November November 4) Dollar amounts in millions. Estimate refers to IFO official estimate published on July 30, 2018. MONTHLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS United States Pennsylvania Aug-18 Sep-18 Oct-18 Nov-18 Aug-18 Sep-18 Oct-18 Nov-18 Unemployment Rate 1 Hits: 4
MTR-2018-10.pdf TRENDS REPORT Independent Fiscal Office | October 2018 1 See Official Monthly & Quarterly Revenue Estimates for more information: http://www.ifo.state.pa.us/download.cfm?file=/ Resources/Documents/MQRE-FY18-19-July.pdf. FY 2018-19 Revenue Performance Through October October 35) Dollar amounts in millions. Estimate refers to IFO official estimate published on July 30, 2018. MONTHLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS United States Pennsylvania Jul-18 Aug-18 Sep-18 Oct-18 Jul-18 Aug-18 Sep-18 Oct-18 Unemployment Rate 1 Hits: 4
MTR-2018-09.pdf MONTHLY TRENDS September 2018 - INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE - 1 See Official Monthly & Quarterly Revenue Estimates for more information: http://www.ifo.state.pa.us/download.cfm?file=/ Resources/Documents/MQRE-FY18-19-July.pdf. FY 2018-19 Revenue Performance Through September September 12) Dollar amounts in millions. Estimate refers to IFO official estimate published on July 30, 2018. MONTHLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS United States Pennsylvania Jun-18 Jul-18 Aug-18 Sep-18 Jun-18 Jul-18 Aug-18 Sep-18 Unemployment Rate 1 Hits: 4
MTR-2018-07.pdf MONTHLY TRENDS July 2018 - INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE - 1 See Official Monthly & Quarterly Revenue Estimates for more information: http://www.ifo.state.pa.us/download.cfm?file=/ Resources/Documents/MQRE-FY18-19-July.pdf. FY 2018-19 Revenue Performance Through July July 23) Dollar amounts in millions. Estimate refers to IFO official estimate published on July 30, 2018. MONTHLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS United States Pennsylvania Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 Jul-18 Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 Jul-18 Unemployment Rate 1 Hits: 4
MTR-2018-06.pdf baseline estimates did not change from June 2017. See Official Monthly & Quarterly Revenue Estimates for more information: http://www.ifo.state.pa.us/ download.cfm?file=/Resources/Documents/MQRE_FY17-18_Update.pdf. FY 2017-18 Revenue Performance Through June June Collections FYTD 256) Dollar amounts in millions. Estimate refers to IFO official revised estimate published in December 2017. MONTHLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS United States Pennsylvania Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 Unemployment Rate 1 Hits: 4
MTR-2018-05.pdf baseline estimates did not change from June 2017. See Official Monthly & Quarterly Revenue Estimates for more information: http://www.ifo.state.pa.us/ download.cfm?file=/Resources/Documents/MQRE_FY17-18_Update.pdf. FY 2017-18 Revenue Performance Through May May Collections FYTD 129) Dollar amounts in millions. Estimate refers to IFO official revised estimate published in December 2017. MONTHLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS United States Pennsylvania Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18 Unemployment Rate 1 Hits: 4
MTR-2018-04.pdf baseline estimates did not change from June 2017. See Official Monthly & Quarterly Revenue Estimates for more information: http://www.ifo.state.pa.us/ download.cfm?file=/Resources/Documents/MQRE_FY17-18_Update.pdf. FY 2017-18 Revenue Performance Through April April Collections FYTD 65 Dollar amounts in millions. Estimate refers to IFO official revised estimate published in December 2017. MONTHLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS United States Pennsylvania Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 Unemployment Rate 1 Hits: 4
MTR-2018-03.pdf baseline estimates did not change from June 2017. See Official Monthly & Quarterly Revenue Estimates for more information: http://www.ifo.state.pa.us/ download.cfm?file=/Resources/Documents/MQRE_FY17-18_Update.pdf. FY 2017-18 Revenue Performance Through March March Collections FYTD 320 Dollar amounts in millions. Estimate refers to IFO official revised estimate published in December 2017. MONTHLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS United States Pennsylvania Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Unemployment Rate 1 Hits: 4
MTR-2017-09.pdf MONTHLY TRENDS SEPTEMBER 2017 - INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE - 1 See Official Monthly & Quarterly Revenue Estimates for more information: http://www.ifo.state.pa.us/download.cfm?file=/ Resources/Documents/MQRE_FY17-18.pdf. FY 2017-18 Q1 Rˎ˟ˎ˗˞ˎ Pˎ˛ˏ˘˛˖ˊ˗ˌˎ Diff. w/ IFO Estimate Tax 62 46 16 34.5% 3 4.5% Dollar amounts are in millions. Actual Estimate MONTHLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS United States Pennsylvania Jun-17 Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Jun-17 Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Unemployment Rate 1 Hits: 4
MTR-2017-06.pdf S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, publishes quarterly data on employment and wages by sector, as reported by employers. In June, state data were released for the fourth quarter of 2016. For calendar year 2016, the data show that the number of The QCEW data are used to benchmark the monthly Current Employment Statistics (CES) series discussed by various media outlets. United States Pennsylvania Mar-17 Apr-17 May-17 Jun-17 Mar-17 Apr-17 May-17 Jun-17 Unemployment Rate 1 Hits: 4
MTR-2017-02.pdf 0% 19.0% Dollar amounts are in millions. PA ELECTRICITY SOURCES CHANGING The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) publishes state and national data on the composition of energy sources that are used to generate electricity for the residential, commercial and S. Energy Information Administration. https://www.eia.gov/outlooks/steo/ report/electricity.cfm Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration. United States Pennsylvania Nov-16 Dec-16 Jan-17 Feb-17 Nov-16 Dec-16 Jan-17 Feb-17 Unemployment Rate 1 Hits: 4
MTR-2016-04.pdf sales completed by homeowners), but they do capture the majority of home sales and provide useful information regarding the current state of the housing market. The PAR data reveal very strong growth in home sales for 2013 (12.5%), followed by transaction price of all home and business sales. This realty transfer tax also provides a real-time measure of the state of the housing market, though there is typically a lag of one or two months’ time between buyer engagement, the Hits: 4
Monthly_Economic_Update_May_2020.pdf Public Pension Funding Outlook Negative; Philadelphia Plan One of Most At-Risk The Center for State & Local Government Excellence published an article detailing public pension market returns for fiscal year (FY) 2020 and potential impacts going 419 billion, but the April market rebound helped recover $200 billion of those losses. 2020 Q1 investment data for the State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS) and Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS) are slated to be released at the end of Hits: 4
Monthly_Economic_Update_March_2023.pdf Employment Measures Post Strong Gains in January 2023 This economic update uses recent state labor market data to assess whether the Pennsylvania economy has slowed or entered into recession. Labor market data are informative higher new claims occur in the winter when seasonal workers claim benefits.) • Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) The share of state residents age 16 or older who work or actively seek employment. The LFPR increased to 61.9% and remains below Hits: 4
Monthly_Economic_Update_December_2022.pdf forecasters projects a 63% probability for a U.S. economic recession within the next year. This economic update uses recent state labor market data to assess whether the Pennsylvania economy has slowed or entered into recession. Labor market data are informative higher new claims occur in the winter when seasonal workers claim benefits.) • Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR). The share of state residents age 16 or older who work or actively seek employment. The LFPR contracted to 61.6% and remains well Hits: 4
MER-2015-04.pdf Monthly Economic Report Independent Fiscal Of Ðice ‐ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania United States Economic Indicators Unemployment Rate Number of individuals unemployed divided by the labor force. 1 Monthly Net Job Gains (000s) Average realty transfer taxes based on lat‐ est three months of collections. Monthly residential sales data are not available at the state level. 3 Housing Starts (Building Permits) Year‐over‐year growth rate (single units only) of privately owned homes upon which Hits: 4
MER-2014-12.pdf Monthly Economic Report Independent Fiscal Of Ðice ‐ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania United States Economic Indicators Unemployment Rate Number of individuals unemployed divided by the labor force. 1 Monthly Net Job Gains (000s) Average realty transfer taxes based on lat‐ est three months of collections. Monthly residential sales data are not available at the state level. 3 Housing Starts (Building Permits) Year‐over‐year growth rate (single units only) of privately owned homes upon which Hits: 4
MER-2014-09.pdf Monthly Economic Report Independent Fiscal Of Ðice ‐ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania United States Economic Indicators Unemployment Rate Number of individuals unemployed divided by the labor force. 1 Monthly Net Job Gains (000s) Average realty transfer taxes based on lat‐ est three months of collections. Monthly residential sales data are not available at the state level. 3 Housing Starts (Building Permits) Year‐over‐year growth rate (single units only) of privately owned homes upon which Hits: 4
Lancaster_Chamber_Presentation_ Oct_6_2021.pdf Note: Data are not seasonally adjusted. Figures are preliminary. Excludes self-employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CES State and Metro Area Employment. Service Jobs Contract, but Some Subsectors Gain October 6, 2021 4 Number (000s) Change (000s, %) Aug 4 9.2% Note: Data are not seasonally adjusted and are preliminary. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CES State and Metro Area Employment. PA Labor Force Does Not Recover from COVID Contraction October 6, 2021 5 Source: U.S Hits: 4
Labor_Market_Update_June_2021.pdf Impact of Federal Stimulus on Pennsylvania Job Creation Stalls This document provides a monthly update on the status of the state labor market and the pool of potential workers who may seek to re-enter the workforce this Hits: 4
Impact_Fee_Update_Outlook_2023.pdf year. The fee is administered by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) and proceeds are distributed to local governments and state agencies for infrastructure, emergency services, environmental initiatives and other programs. Local governments receive funds based on the number of wells to markets. Such costs are deducted to approximate the value of gas at the wellhead, the point at which other states levy severance taxes. 3 The annual ETR fluctuates based on the movement of its three components: fee revenues, production and Hits: 4
IFO_Response_Letter_May_16_2022.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE May 16, 2022 The Honorable Francis X Hits: 4
IFO_PASBO_Presentation_Nov_2021.pdf Labor Force from Jan 2020 Unemployment Rate $600/wk ends $300/wkends Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. CTC starts Labor Force Contraction Federal programs Childcare Eldercare Home schooling COVID concerns Savings cushion Lifestyle change Early retirements Labor Force = Employed are not seasonally adjusted. Figures for September 2021 are preliminary. Excludes self-employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, State and Metro Area Employment. General Fund Financial Statement November 16, 2021 7 20-21 21-22 22-23 23-24 Hits: 4
House_Maj_Policy_Com_Testimony_June_8_2022.pdf tax revenues in FY 2021-22 relative to (1) FY 2018-19 (latest pre-pandemic year) and (2) the overall state economy. • Revenue sources tied to business profits or stock markets (i.e, dividends and capital gains) are shaded red and overall growth of the Pennsylvania economy (nominal GDP). • Withholding tax revenues (wages) increased at roughly the same rate as the state economy. • Real output or Real GDP increased despite 155,000 fewer payroll jobs. The IFO revenue forecast assumes that the Hits: 4
House_Appropriations_Committee_Response_Letter_2022.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE March 16, 2022 The Honorable Stanley Saylor Hits: 4
DOC_Performance_Measures_Final.pdf o r r e c t i o n s Independent Fiscal Office INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105 February 23, 2017 Dear Chairmen and Members of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees: In September 2016, the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) released a report entitled “Using Performance Measures in the State Budget.” In that report, the office described the systems and processes that certain states use to implement performance-based budgeting Hits: 4
Act_25_Letter_Feb_2022.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE February 11, 2022 The Honorable Seth M Hits: 4
2023_Wage_Contract_Summary_Table.pdf Date IFO Analysis FY 23-24 FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27 Total AFSCME American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees 7/1/2023 6/30/2027 8/29/2023 $168 $302 $414 $522 $1,406 ALES Association of Liquor Enforcement Officers CIVEA Correctional Institution Vocational Education Association FOSCEP Federation of State Cultural and Educational Professionals ISSU Independent State Stores Union OPEIU Office and Professional Employees International Union, Healthcare PDA Pennsylvania Doctors Hits: 4
2020_Mid_Year_Update.pdf Bureau of Labor Statistics. Forecasts by IFO. Annual Economic Trends January 28, 2020 2 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 United States Real GDP 2.9% 1.6% 2.4% 2.9% 2.3% Wages-Salaries 5.1% 2.9% 4.7% IFO. Recent Quarterly Economic Trends January 28, 2020 3 2018.4 2019.1 2019.2 2019.3 2019.4 United States Real GDP 3.5% 2.9% 1.1% 3.1% 2.0% Wages-Salaries 5.3% 5.2% 4.0% Hits: 4
2019_Wage_Contract_Summary_Table.pdf Date IFO Analysis FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 Total AFSCME American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees 7/1/2019 6/30/2023 8/12/2019 $71.3 $159.4 $254.9 $341 2019 6/30/2023 2/26/2020 1.1 2.3 4.3 5.5 13.3 FOSCEP Federation of State Cultural and Educational Professionals 7/1/2019 6/30/2023 10/8/2019 1.1 2.3 3.6 4 Hits: 4
WC-2019-UFCW.pdf Salaries & Benefits for the relevant fiscal year multiplied by the 3 percent general pay increase (GPI). Motor Other General License State Federal All Fund Fund Funds 1/ Funds Funds FY 2019-20 General Pay and Step Increase $0.0 $0.0 0 12.7 0.0 12.7 TOTAL 0.0 0.0 30.7 0.0 30.7 1/ Other State Funds include Lottery, State Stores, and restricted accounts, augmentations and other funds. Analysis of Collective Bargaining Agreement United Food & Commercial Hits: 3
WC-2019-SEIU.pdf Salaries & Benefits for the relevant fiscal year multiplied by the 3 percent general pay increase (GPI). Motor Other General License State Federal All Fund Fund Funds 1/ Funds Funds FY 2019-20 General Pay and Step Increase $10.1 $0.0 0 8.0 63.9 119.0 TOTAL 114.9 0.0 19.6 155.6 290.1 1/ Other State Funds include Lottery, State Stores, and restricted accounts, augmentations and other funds. Analysis of Collective Bargaining Agreement SEIU Local 668 Hits: 3
WC-2019-AFSCME.pdf Salaries & Benefits for the relevant fiscal year multiplied by the 3 percent general pay increase (GPI). Motor Other General License State Federal All Fund Fund Funds 1/ Funds Funds FY 2019-20 General Pay and Step Increase $23.3 $20.7 7 76.9 53.9 341.7 TOTAL 269.3 241.3 186.4 130.2 827.3 1/ Other State Funds include Lottery, State Stores, and restricted accounts, augmentations and other funds. Analysis of Collective Bargaining Agreement AFSCME Council 13 Hits: 3
Wage_Contracts_PLEA.pdf Union Year Increase General Fund Motor License Fund Other State Funds 1/ Federal Funds Total PLEA 2016-17 General Pay or Step - - 0.2 - 0.2 Bargaining Healthcare Contribution - - - - - Unit 9 Healthcare Contribution - - 0.1 - 0.1 Total - - 0.9 - 0.9 Grand Total - - 1.6 - 1.6 1/ Other State Funds include Lottery, State Stores, and restricted accounts, augmentations and other funds. Note: Detail may not sum to total due Hits: 3
The Payroll Tax Cut Extension FINAL.pdf 2 If recipients spend 60 percent of the tax cut extension (and the spending does not “leak” outside of the state, although non-resident purchases could also flow into the state), then purchases would increase by $2.5 billion. Personal Consumption Expenditure data from the National Income and Product Accounts suggest Hits: 3
TC_Board_Hearing_Jan_10_2023.pdf include a formal economic impact analysis ▪ Most credits not enacted until 2016 and impacted by COVID ▪ Programs still in early stages of implementation, minimal data available ▪ Resource Manufacturing Tax Credit enacted in 2012, but no credits issued January 10, 2023 1 credit deciding factor in location decision | other incentives used Recommendations ▪ Credit should be subject to annual cap | limits impact on state revenues ▪ Sale of credits: relax requirements | potential for significant leakage (e.g., 5%- 10% leakage = $4m-$8m per year) ▪ DCED Hits: 3
RTR-2015-04.pdf Independent Fiscal Office  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania  www.ifo.state.pa.us The Commonwealth collected $4.0 billion in General Fund revenues for April, an increase of $588 million (17 year Monthly Revenues Fiscal Year to Date Growth Rate Trends Rolling Averages Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us Three and Twelve-Month Revenue Growth Trends (compared to the same period in the prior year) ‐10.0% Hits: 3
RTR-2015-03.pdf Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us The Commonwealth collected $4.3 billion in General Fund revenues for March, an increase of $56 million (1 year Monthly Revenues Fiscal Year to Date Growth Rate Trends Rolling Averages Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us Three and Twelve-Month Revenue Growth Trends (compared to the same period in the prior year) ‐10.0% Hits: 3
RTR-2015-02.pdf Independent Fiscal Office  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania  www.ifo.state.pa.us The Commonwealth collected $1.74 billion in General Fund revenues for February, an increase of $94 million (5 year Monthly Revenues Fiscal Year to Date Growth Rate Trends Rolling Averages Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us Three and Twelve-Month Revenue Growth Trends (compared to the same period in the prior year) ‐10.0% Hits: 3
RTR-2015-01.pdf Independent Fiscal Office  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania  www.ifo.state.pa.us The Commonwealth collected $2.4 billion in General Fund revenues in January, an increase of $37 million (1 year Monthly Revenues Fiscal Year to Date Growth Rate Trends Rolling Averages Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us Three and Twelve-Month Revenue Growth Trends (compared to the same period in the prior year) ‐10.0% Hits: 3
RTR-2014-12.pdf Independent Fiscal Office  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania  www.ifo.state.pa.us The Commonwealth collected $2.7 billion in General Fund revenues in December, an increase of $319 million (13 year Monthly Revenues Fiscal Year to Date Growth Rate Trends Rolling Averages Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us Three and Twelve-Month Revenue Growth Trends (compared to the same period in the prior year) ‐10.0% Hits: 3
RTR-2014-11.pdf Independent Fiscal Office  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania  www.ifo.state.pa.us The Commonwealth collected $1.7 billion in General Fund revenues in November, an increase of $34 million (2 year Monthly Revenues Fiscal Year to Date Growth Rate Trends Rolling Averages Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us Three and Twelve-Month Revenue Growth Trends (compared to the same period in the prior year) ‐10.0% Hits: 3
RTR-2014-10.pdf Independent Fiscal Office  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania  www.ifo.state.pa.us The Commonwealth collected $2.2 billion in General Fund revenues in October, an increase of $156 million (7 year Monthly Revenues Fiscal Year to Date Growth Rate Trends Rolling Averages Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us Three and Twelve-Month Revenue Growth Trends (compared to the same period in the prior year) ‐10.0% Hits: 3
RTR-2014-09.pdf Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us The Commonwealth collected $2.6 billion in General Fund revenues in September, an increase of $149 million (6 year Monthly Revenues Fiscal Year to Date Growth Rate Trends Rolling Averages Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us Three and Twelve-Month Revenue Growth Trends (compared to the same period in the prior year) ‐10.0% Hits: 3
RTR-2014-08.pdf Independent Fiscal Office  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania  www.ifo.state.pa.us For the second month of fiscal year 2014-15, the Commonwealth collected $1.8 billion in General Fund year Monthly Revenues Fiscal Year to Date Growth Rate Trends Rolling Averages Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us Three and Twelve-Month Revenue Growth Trends (compared to the same period in the prior year) ‐10.0% Hits: 3
RTR-2014-06.pdf Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us The Commonwealth collected $2.82 billion in General Fund revenues for June, an increase of $134 million (5 year Monthly Revenues Fiscal Year to Date Growth Rate Trends Rolling Averages Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us Three and Twelve-Month Revenue Growth Trends (compared to the same period in the prior year) ‐10.0% Hits: 3
RTR-2014-05.pdf Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us The Commonwealth collected $1.86 billion in General Fund revenues for May, a decrease of $167 million (-8 year Monthly Revenues Fiscal Year to Date Growth Rate Trends Rolling Averages Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us Three and Twelve-Month Revenue Growth Trends (compared to the same period in the prior year) ‐10.0% Hits: 3
RTR-2014-04.pdf Independent Fiscal Office  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania  www.ifo.state.pa.us The Commonwealth collected $3.42 billion in General Fund revenues for April, a decrease of $173 million (-4 year Monthly Revenues Fiscal Year to Date Growth Rate Trends Rolling Averages Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us Three and Twelve-Month Revenue Growth Trends (compared to the same period in the prior year) ‐10.0% Hits: 3
RTR-2014-03.pdf Independent Fiscal Office  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania  www.ifo.state.pa.us The Commonwealth collected $4.22 billion in General Fund revenues for March, an increase of $65 million (1 year Monthly Revenues Fiscal Year to Date Growth Rate Trends Rolling Averages Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us Three and Twelve-Month Revenue Growth Trends compared to the same period in the prior year ‐10.0% Hits: 3
RTR-2014-02.pdf Independent Fiscal Office  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania  www.ifo.state.pa.us The Commonwealth collected $1.65 billion in General Fund revenues for February, an increase of $19 million (1 year Monthly Revenues Fiscal Year to Date Growth Rate Trends Rolling Averages Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us Three and Twelve-Month Revenue Growth Trends compared to the same period in the prior year ‐10.0% Hits: 3
RTR-2014-01.pdf Independent Fiscal Office  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania  www.ifo.state.pa.us The Commonwealth collected $2.36 billion in General Fund revenues for January, an increase of $25 million (1 year Monthly Revenues Fiscal Year to Date Growth Rate Trends Rolling Averages Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us Three and Twelve-Month Revenue Growth Trends compared to the same period in the prior year ‐10.0% Hits: 3
RTR-2013-12.pdf Independent Fiscal Office  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania  www.ifo.state.pa.us The Commonwealth collected $2.39 billion in General Fund revenues for December, a decrease of $50 million (-2 year Monthly Revenues Fiscal Year to Date Growth Rate Trends Rolling Averages Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us Three and Twelve-Month Revenue Growth Trends compared to the same period in the prior year ‐10.0% Hits: 3
RTR-2013-11.pdf Independent Fiscal Office  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania  www.ifo.state.pa.us The Commonwealth collected $1.70 billion in General Fund revenues for November, an increase of $20 million (1 year Monthly Revenues Fiscal Year to Date Growth Rate Trends Rolling Averages Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us Three and Twelve-Month Revenue Growth Trends compared to the same period in the prior year ‐10.0% Hits: 3
RTR-2013-10.pdf Independent Fiscal Office  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania  www.ifo.state.pa.us The Commonwealth collected $2.09 billion in General Fund revenues for October, an increase of $47 million (2 year Monthly Revenues Fiscal Year to Date Growth Rate Trends Rolling Averages Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us Three and Twelve-Month Revenue Growth Trends compared to the same period in the prior year ‐10.0% Hits: 3
Revenue_Estimate_2016-06-15_Release.pdf estimate reflects the recent underperformance of wage and salary withholding payments,” Knittel noted. “Wages are the largest component of the state economy, and the recent weakness in collections motivated a revision to the economic outlook for 2016 and 2017.” A copy of the revenue estimate is posted on the IFO’s website at www.ifo.state.pa.us. The report discusses the economic outlook, and a separate document describes the methods and data used to make Hits: 3
Revenue_Estimate_2015-06-15_Release.pdf revenue estimate, including a brief discussion of the economic outlook, is posted on the IFO’s website at www.ifo.state.pa.us. A separate document describes the methods and data used to make the projections. Act 120 of 2010 created the Independent Fiscal Office to provide revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues. Follow the Independent Fiscal Office on Hits: 3
Revenue_Estimate_2014-06-16_Release.pdf revenue estimate, including a brief discussion of the economic outlook, is posted on the IFO’s website at www.ifo.state.pa.us. A separate document describes the methods and data used to make the projections. Act 120 of 2010 created the Independent Fiscal Office to provide revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues. Follow the Independent Fiscal Office on Hits: 3
Revenue-Estimate-2019-05-Presentation.pdf Social Assistance 22.4 26.4 27.2 27.1 Leisure-Hospitality 12.4 9.1 4.9 7.8 State-Federal Government 1.1 -0.2 -1.3 1.0 Local Government -2.3 0.5 1.0 -0.7 43.5% static pre-TCJA conf Note: Growth rates compare collections for March and April 2019 to 2018. Sources: Various state agency websites. Conformity status from Tax Foundation. Corporate Income and Sales Drive Large Gains May 20, 2019 11 Annual Dollar Hits: 3
Revenue Trends Report - September 2012.pdf Pennsylvania Independent Fiscal Office  www.ifo.state.pa.us The Commonwealth collected $2.43 billion in General Fund revenues in September, an increase of 4.6% compared the prior year Monthly Revenues Fiscal Year to Date Growth Rate Trends Aggregate Periods Pennsylvania Independent Fiscal Office • www.ifo.state.pa.us Three and Twelve-Month Revenue Growth Trends compared to the same period in the prior year ‐10.0% Hits: 3
Revenue Trends Report - October 2012.pdf Independent Fiscal Office  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania  www.ifo.state.pa.us The Commonwealth collected $2.04 billion in General Fund revenues for October, an increase of 12.9% compared year Monthly Revenues Fiscal Year to Date Growth Rate Trends Aggregate Periods Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us Three and Twelve-Month Revenue Growth Trends compared to the same period in the prior year ‐10.0% Hits: 3
Revenue Trends Report - November 2012.pdf Independent Fiscal Office  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania  www.ifo.state.pa.us The Commonwealth collected $1.68 billion in General Fund revenues for November, a decrease of 2.3% compared year Monthly Revenues Fiscal Year to Date Growth Rate Trends Rolling Periods Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us Three and Twelve-Month Revenue Growth Trends compared to the same period in the prior year ‐10.0% Hits: 3
Revenue Trends Report - May 2013.pdf Independent Fiscal Office  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania  www.ifo.state.pa.us The Commonwealth collected $2.03 billion in General Fund revenues for May, an increase of 7.1% from year Monthly Revenues Fiscal Year to Date Growth Rate Trends Rolling Averages Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us Three and Twelve-Month Revenue Growth Trends compared to the same period in the prior year ‐10.0% Hits: 3
Revenue Trends Report - March 2013.pdf Independent Fiscal Office  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania  www.ifo.state.pa.us The Commonwealth collected $4.15 billion in General Fund revenues for March, an increase of 2.2% from year Monthly Revenues Fiscal Year to Date Growth Rate Trends Rolling Averages Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us Three and Twelve-Month Revenue Growth Trends compared to the same period in the prior year ‐10.0% Hits: 3
Revenue Trends Report - June 2013.pdf Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us The Commonwealth collected $2.69 billion in General Fund revenues for June, a decline of 3.5% from year Monthly Revenues Fiscal Year to Date Growth Rate Trends Rolling Averages Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us Three and Twelve-Month Revenue Growth Trends compared to the same period in the prior year ‐10.0% Hits: 3
Revenue Trends Report - July 2013.pdf Independent Fiscal Office  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania  www.ifo.state.pa.us For July, the first month of fiscal year 2013-14, the Commonwealth collected $1.92 billion in General year Monthly Revenues Fiscal Year to Date Growth Rate Trends Rolling Averages Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us Three and Twelve-Month Revenue Growth Trends compared to the same period in the prior year ‐10.0% Hits: 3
Revenue Trends Report - July 2012.pdf Pennsylvania Independent Fiscal Office  www.ifo.state.pa.us The Commonwealth collected $1.84 billion in General Fund revenues in July, an increase of 7.2% over the prior year Monthly Revenues Fiscal Year to Date Growth Rate Trends Aggregate Periods Pennsylvania Independent Fiscal Office • www.ifo.state.pa.us Three and Twelve-Month Revenue Growth Trends compared to the same period in the prior year ‐15.0% Hits: 3
Revenue Trends Report - January 2013.pdf Independent Fiscal Office  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania  www.ifo.state.pa.us The Commonwealth collected $2.34 billion in General Fund revenues for January, an increase of 7.6% compared year Monthly Revenues Fiscal Year to Date Growth Rate Trends Rolling Averages Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us Three and Twelve-Month Revenue Growth Trends compared to the same period in the prior year ‐10.0% Hits: 3
Revenue Trends Report - February 2013.pdf Independent Fiscal Office  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania  www.ifo.state.pa.us The Commonwealth collected $1.63 billion in General Fund revenues for February, a decline of 4.3% from year Monthly Revenues Fiscal Year to Date Growth Rate Trends Rolling Averages Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us Three and Twelve-Month Revenue Growth Trends compared to the same period in the prior year ‐10.0% Hits: 3
Revenue Trends Report - December 2012.pdf Independent Fiscal Office  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania  www.ifo.state.pa.us The Commonwealth collected $2.44 billion in General Fund revenues for December, an increase of 7.5% compared year Monthly Revenues Fiscal Year to Date Growth Rate Trends Rolling Periods Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us Three and Twelve-Month Revenue Growth Trends compared to the same period in the prior year ‐10.0% Hits: 3
Revenue Trends Report - August 2013.pdf Independent Fiscal Office  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania  www.ifo.state.pa.us The Commonwealth collected $1.76 billion in General Fund revenues in August, a decrease of $36 million (-2 year Monthly Revenues Fiscal Year to Date Growth Rate Trends Rolling Averages Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us Three and Twelve-Month Revenue Growth Trends compared to the same period in the prior year ‐10.0% Hits: 3
Revenue Trends Report - August 2012.pdf Pennsylvania Independent Fiscal Office  www.ifo.state.pa.us The Commonwealth collected $1.8 billion in General Fund revenues in August, a decline of 0.6% compared the prior year Monthly Revenues Fiscal Year to Date Growth Rate Trends Aggregate Periods Pennsylvania Independent Fiscal Office • www.ifo.state.pa.us Three and Twelve-Month Revenue Growth Trends compared to the same period in the prior year ‐10.0% Hits: 3
Revenue Trends Report - April 2013.pdf Independent Fiscal Office  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania  www.ifo.state.pa.us The Commonwealth collected $3.59 billion in General Fund revenues for April, an increase of 4.9% from year Monthly Revenues Fiscal Year to Date Growth Rate Trends Rolling Averages Independent Fiscal Office • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • www.ifo.state.pa.us Three and Twelve-Month Revenue Growth Trends compared to the same period in the prior year ‐10.0% Hits: 3
REU-2020-02.pdf Note: Dollar amounts in millions. Estimate refers to the IFO official estimate published in June 2019. MONTHLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS United States Pennsylvania Nov-19 Dec-19 Jan-20 Feb-20 Nov-19 Dec-19 Jan-20 Feb-20 Unemployment Rate 1 96.8 99.3 99.8 101.0 n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. QUARTERLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS United States Pennsylvania 2019.1 2019.2 2019.3 2019.4 2019.1 2019.2 2019.3 2019.4 Gross Domestic Product Hits: 3
REU-2020-01.pdf in June 2019. Cigarette 64.6 58.0 6.6 618.7 616.5 2.2 MONTHLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS United States Pennsylvania Oct-19 Nov-19 Dec-19 Jan-20 Oct-19 Nov-19 Dec-19 Jan-20 Unemployment Rate 1 95.5 96.8 99.3 99.8 n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. QUARTERLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS United States Pennsylvania 2019.1 2019.2 2019.3 2019.4 2019.1 2019.2 2019.3 2019.4 Gross Domestic Product Hits: 3
REU-2019-11.pdf 9 Note: Dollar amounts in millions. Estimate refers to IFO official estimate published in June 2019. MONTHLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS United States Pennsylvania Aug-19 Sept-19 Oct-19 Nov-19 Aug-19 Sept-19 Oct-19 Nov-19 Unemployment Rate 1 89.8 93.2 95.5 96.8 n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. QUARTERLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS United States Pennsylvania 2018.4 2019.1 2019.2 2019.3 2018.4 2019.1 2019.2 2019.3 Gross Domestic Product Hits: 3
REU-2019-10.pdf in June 2019. Cigarette 98.4 92.9 5.5 353.4 356.5 -3.1 MONTHLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS United States Pennsylvania Jul-19 Aug-19 Sept-19 Oct-19 Jul-19 Aug-19 Sept-19 Oct-19 Unemployment Rate 1 98.4 89.8 93.2 95.5 n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. QUARTERLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS United States Pennsylvania 2018.4 2019.1 2019.2 2019.3 2018.4 2019.1 2019.2 2019.3 Gross Domestic Product Hits: 3
Response-Letter-10-7-2019.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE October 7, 2019 The Honorable Jim Cox Hits: 3
Response-Letter-09-19-2019.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE September 19, 2019 The Honorable Doug Mastriano Hits: 3
Response-Letter-09-12-2019.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE September 12, 2019 The Honorable Robert M Hits: 3
RB_2023_07_CNIT_Data.pdf reported $2.13 billion (71.3%) of total tax liability. This high degree of concentration is a common feature of state and federal CNIT systems.  Taxable income (i.e., positive income) apportioned to Pennsylvania totaled $34.21 billion. Firms claimed 1% of returns not reporting tax liability, roughly 38% (20,182) was attributable to a lack of nexus in the state or no net income and 62% (32,694) was attributable to tax losses. >0.0% >5.0% >10.0%>50 Hits: 3
RB_2023_01_SNAP.pdf examines the end or phase-out of various programs tied to the federal public health emergency that will impact the state economy. As part of the omnibus appropriations bill passed December 2022, the final month of SNAP emergency allotments is February 2023. Under emergency allotments (started April 2020), all households that qualify for SNAP received an extra benefit (1) in the amount needed to bring them Hits: 3
RB_2022_01 COVID-19 Impact on Deaths.pdf COVID trends. Staff Acknowledgements Michaela Miller produced this research brief. Questions regarding this document can be directed to mmiller@ifo.state.pa.us or contact@ifo.state.pa.us. Office Website: www.ifo.state.pa.us CreationDate: 2022-02-10 13:58:30 Creator: PScript5.dll Version Hits: 3
RB_2021_03 COVID-19 Impact on Deaths.pdf the IFO. Staff Acknowledgements Michaela Miller produced this research brief. Questions regarding this document can be directed to mmiller@ifo.state.pa.us or contact@ifo.state.pa.us. Office Website: www.ifo.state.pa.us CreationDate: 2021-09-30 18:15:31 Creator: PScript5.dll Version Hits: 3
RB-2019-01.pdf imposed by the impact fee in a given year. Proceeds from the impact fee are distributed to local governments and state agencies to provide for infrastructure, emergency services, environmental initiatives and various other programs. Local governments receive funds based on the are assumed to be collected as a result of the recent decision by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court regarding stripper well status and (2) the collection of other outstanding payments from the previous year. 3 Net impact: +$22.3 million. The impact Hits: 3
QRR_2017Q2.pdf detail on revenue growth rates by month and fiscal year, see the IFO’s Monthly Trends Reports at www.ifo.state.pa.us. For more detail on the quarterly revenue estimates, see the IFO’s Quarterly Revenue Estimates on the same 7 -259.4 Instant Games 674.8 766.7 -91.9 2,726.6 2,956.7 -230.1 Multi-state Games 84.7 116.5 -31.8 369.5 463.7 -94.2 All Others 255.6 209.1 46 Hits: 3
QRR_2017Q1.pdf detail on revenue growth rates by month and fiscal year, see the IFO’s Monthly Trends Reports at www.ifo.state.pa.us. For more detail on the quarterly revenue estimates, see the IFO’s Quarterly Revenue Estimates on the same 4 -182.2 Instant Games 691.3 749.6 -58.3 2,051.8 2,190.0 -138.2 Multi‐state Games 90.6 116.5 -25.9 284.8 347.2 -62.4 All Others 219.9 202.3 17 Hits: 3
QRR_2016Q4.pdf detail on revenue growth rates by month and fiscal year, see the IFO’s Monthly Trends Reports at www.ifo.state.pa.us. For more detail on the quarterly revenue estimates, see the IFO’s Quarterly Revenue Estimates on the same 0 -115.6 Instant Games 701.0 760.1 -59.1 1,360.6 1,440.4 -79.8 Multi-State Games 79.4 116.3 -36.9 194.2 230.7 -36.5 All Others 219.0 216.0 3 Hits: 3
Press_Release_2018_Economic_and_Budget_Outlook.pdf Economic & Budget Outlook: Fiscal Years 2018-19 to 2023-24, is available for download on the office website (www.ifo.state.pa.us). The report evaluates the demographic, economic, revenue and expenditure trends that will affect the Commonwealth’s fiscal condition one-time funding sources used to balance the FY 2018-19 budget, as well as FY 2019-20 increases in state costs associated with health and human service programs,” Knittel said. The following factors affect projections of the Commonwealth’s fiscal Hits: 3
Presentation_PA_Bus_Council_6-22-15.pdf Office Matthew Knittel, Director Budget and Revenue Update Calendar Years, Annual Growth Rates 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Real State GDP 1.1% 0.7% 1.5% 1.8% 1.9% 2.0% Philadelphia CPI-U 2.7% 1.8% 9 1.6 2.0 1.9 10 West Virginia 2.2 -3.4 1.5 5.3 1 United States 0.7 1.3 1.1 1.3 n.a. 22.Jun.2015 3 Real Per Capita GDP Growth Source Hits: 3
Presentation-2018-07-NCSL.pdf IFO-contracted actuary helped shape the request and interpret the data, which was supplied by actuaries for the two major state pension systems.  The IFO performed additional analysis using the data and projections supplied by the actuaries. A broader analysis be used? 7/29/2018 8 Institutionalized Stress Testing? Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Independent Fiscal Office (717) 230-8293 contact@ifo.state.pa.us www.ifo.state.pa.us 7/29/2018 9 Contact Information Author: MJR Company: Microsoft CreationDate: 2018-07- Hits: 3
Presentation-2018-06-PICPA.pdf power. June.12.2018 2 Optimistic Revenue Outlook Wage income - statewide growth is strong.  Withholding growth +4.4% since start of FY 17-18.  Rough split: +1.1% job gains | +3.3% average wage. Non-wage income - solid gains Social Assist 11.1 22.6 26.9 27.0 Leisure-Hospitality 7.9 12.4 8.6 8.0 State-Federal Gov’t 0.2 1.0 -0.6 -1.0 Local Gov’t -6.7 -2.2 0.6 Hits: 3
PICPA Presentation_ June 11, 2019.pdf Social Assistance 22.4 26.4 27.2 27.1 Leisure-Hospitality 12.4 9.1 4.9 7.8 State-Federal Government 1.1 -0.2 -1.3 1.0 Local Government -2.3 0.5 1.0 -0.7 43.5% static pre-TCJA conf Note: Growth rates compare collections for March and April 2019 to 2018. Sources: Various state agency websites. Conformity status from Tax Foundation. Corporate Income and Sales Drive Large Gains June 11, 2019 10 Annual Dollar Hits: 3
PBB_Board_Hearing_Request_May_4_2021.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE May 4, 2021 The Honorable Patrick M Hits: 3
PACBI_Presentation_March_13_2023.pdf 7 $7.7 $1.9 $1.9 ?? Note: Unemployment Comp includes $5.2 (2020) and $0.8 (2021) billion of state monies. Excludes direct federal monies to state and local government units and higher education institutions. Childcare includes stabilization funds ($820m) and block grants ($865m). PA Labor Market Hits: 3
Newsstand_2019_March.pdf (717) 230-8293 | | www.ifo.state.pa.us Pennsylvania News PA Real Gross Domestic Product Expanded by 2.8% in 2018 Q3 On February 26, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released state GDP data for 2018 Q3. The data show that Pennsylvania real GDP expanded at a 2.8% rate for 2018 Hits: 3
Newsstand_2018_December.pdf (717) 230-8293 | | www.ifo.state.pa.us Pennsylvania News PA Impact Fee to Use Higher Fee Schedule for CY 2018 Final futures data for CY since earlier in the year (Q1: 6.1%, Q2: 3.1%). Third quarter annualized growth was also slower than surrounding states: Ohio (6.9%), West Virginia (6.7%), New York (4.7%), New Jersey (3.7%), Delaware (3.0%) and Maryland Hits: 3
MTR-2017-01.pdf homes on the market at the end of each quarter in a given year. Source: Pennsylvania Association of Realtors. United States Pennsylvania Oct-16 Nov-16 Dec-16 Jan-17 Oct-16 Nov-16 Dec-16 Jan-17 Unemployment Rate 1 8.9% 7.5% 8.6% n.a. 12.3% 18.8% 20.7% n.a. Quarterly Economic Indicators United States Pennsylvania 2016.1 2016.2 2016.3 2016.4 2016.1 2016.2 2016.3 2016.4 Gross Domestic Product Hits: 3
MTR-2016-11.pdf per quarter. New well data are totals per quarter. Production data are totals per quarter in billion cubic feet. United States Pennsylvania Aug-16 Sep-16 Oct-16 Nov-16 Aug-16 Sep-16 Oct-16 Nov-16 Unemployment Rate 1 5.5% 5.4% 8.9% n.a. 3.5% -2.4% 12.3% n.a. Quarterly Economic Indicators United States Pennsylvania 2015.4 2016.1 2016.2 2016.3 2015.4 2016.1 2016.2 2016.3 Gross Domestic Product Hits: 3
MTR-2016-09.pdf Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 2014 2015 2016 U.S. Milk PA Milk United States Pennsylvania Jun-16 Jul-16 Aug-16 Sep-16 Jun-16 Jul-16 Aug- 16 Sep-16 Unemployment Rate 1 8.3% 4.4% 5.5% n.a. 25.6% 8.7% 3.5% n.a. QUARTERLY ECONOMIC INDICATORS United States Pennsylvania 2015.3 2015.4 2016.1 2016.2 2015.3 2015.4 2016.1 2016.2 Gross Domestic Product Hits: 3
MTR-2016-01.pdf partnerships as well as owners of S corporations. January 2016 Monthly Trends Report 1 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, State Area Employment Data- base. Data exclude military personnel and agricultural workers. 2015 Level Change Since 2007 Number Share Number Percent 100.0% 43.0 0.7% Note: data are in thousands. ChaɈge iɈ PeɈɈɍɓɆɐaɈia PaɓɌɉɆɆ EɇɊɆɉɓɇeɈɎ, 2007 Ɏɉ 2015 United States Pennsylvania Oct-15 Nov-15 Dec-15 Jan-16 Oct-15 Nov-15 Dec-15 Jan-16 Unemployment Rate 1 Hits: 3
MTR-2015-10.pdf have received an average COLA for 2016, an additional $800 million of personal income would have been added to the state economy. The recent decline in consumer prices is primarily the result of depressed energy costs. Although energy purchases comprise only ɍ CPI-W ‐20 ‐15 ‐10 ‐5 0 5 10 15 20 Energy All items All items less energy United States Pennsylvania Jul-15 Aug-15 Sep-15 Oct-15 Jul-15 Aug-15 Sep-15 Oct-15 Unemployment Rate 1 Hits: 3
MTR-2015-07.pdf 65+ 10.5 13.0 16.7 16.9 All Groups 64.4 64.5 64.3 62.4 United States 16-19 52.0 43.9 37.5 34.0 20-24 77.6 75.0 72.9 70.8 4.9%) compared to July 2014. See pages 3 and 4 for additional General Fund detail. General Fund Snapshot United States Pennsylvania Apr-15 May-15 Jun-15 Jul-15 Apr-15 May-15 Jun-15 Jul-15 Unemployment Rate 1 Hits: 3
Monthly_Economic_Update_September_2020.pdf applications are 11.6% higher than 2019. New IRS Data Reveal Impact of TCJA on PA Taxpayers The IRS released state-level data for tax year 2018 that reveal the significant impact of the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA a federal income tax return. Major provisions of the act include: lower tax rates, a $10,000 cap on the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, a near doubling of the standard deduction, elimination of personal exemptions and an expansion of Hits: 3
Monthly_Economic_Update_June_2022.pdf the average price was $6.14, a year-over-year (YOY) increase of nearly 80%. (Average prices include all applicable state and federal excise taxes.) Both averages represent the highest prices recorded, surpassing the previous records of $4.08 for regular spend $740 million more on gasoline for the month. Most of the higher spending will flow out of Pennsylvania to states that have production and refining operations. Based on data from the Philadelphia metro Consumer Price Index (CPI), gasoline purchases comprise Hits: 3
Monthly_Economic_Update_January_2023.pdf New UI Claims Return to Pre-COVID Levels This economic update uses recent state labor market data to assess whether the Pennsylvania economy has slowed or entered into recession. Labor market data are informative new claims occur in the winter when seasonal workers claim benefits.)  Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) The share of state residents age 16 or older who work or actively seek employment. The LFPR returns to 61.7% and remains well Hits: 3
Monthly_Economic_Update_February_2022.pdf January 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released December employment and average hourly earnings data for all states. The latest data reveal dramatically different outcomes for the growth of average hourly earnings across sectors of the state economy. The top line of the table below shows the year-over-year (YOY) growth in the nominal average hourly Hits: 3
Monthly_Economic_Update_April_4_2023.pdf February Payroll Jobs Gains Revert to Pre-COVID Average This economic update uses recent state labor market data to assess whether the Pennsylvania economy has slowed or entered into recession. Labor market data are informative new claims occur in winter months when seasonal workers claim benefits.)  Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) The share of state residents age 16 or older who work or actively seek employment. The LFPR remained at 61.9% and remains below Hits: 3
Monthly_Economic_Update_April_2021.pdf response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which increased households’ disposable income. The IFO estimates that $50.7 billion flowed to state residents in the form of economic impact payments and the extra $600 or $300 weekly unemployment compensation payments. FY 2020- growth in the number of workers. While an aging population, contracting labor force and declining LFPRs reduce the long-term state economic outlook, productivity gains through business investment could more than offset those factors. For the Pennsylvania economy, productivity gains will Hits: 3
MidYear_PublicBriefing_Jan2018.pdf Date: Monday, January 29 at 2:30 PM Location: Room 105, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market St, Harrisburg The Independent Fiscal Office will release a mid-year update for General Fund revenues FY 2017-18. The presentation will also include a discussion of the impact of federal tax law changes on the state economy and tax revenues and a preliminary revenue outlook for FY 2018-19. Mid-Year Revenue Update www.ifo.state Hits: 3
Letter_to_JSGC.pdf INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105 March 13, 2017 Mr. Glenn Pasewicz Executive Director Joint State Government Commission 108 Finance Building Harrisburg, PA 17120 Dear Director Pasewicz: Act 7 of 2016 required the Independent Fiscal Office Hits: 3
Labor_Market_Update_Sept_2021.pdf No Job Gains in August as Federal UC Benefits Neared Expiration This document provides a monthly update on the status of the state labor market and the pool of potential workers who may re-enter the workforce this fall. Based on the latest Hits: 3
Labor_Market_Update_June_23_2021.pdf Pennsylvania Job Gains Remain in Holding Pattern This document provides a monthly update on the status of the state labor market and the pool of potential workers who may seek to re-enter the workforce this summer and fall Hits: 3
Labor_Market_Update_July_2021.pdf Pennsylvania Payroll Jobs Record Strong Gains in June This document provides a monthly update on the status of the state labor market and the pool of potential workers who may re-enter the workforce this summer and fall. Based on Hits: 3
IFO_Response_Letter_March_7_2022.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE March 7, 2022 The Honorable Stanley Saylor Hits: 3
IFO_Response_Letter_Feb_21_2023.pdf Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg PA 17105 www.ifo.state.pa.us | (717) 230-8293 | contact@ifo.state.pa.us INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE February 21, 2023 The Honorable Tracy Pennycuick Hits: 3
IFO_Public_Briefing_May_2018_19.pdf Date: Tuesday, May 1st Time: 2:00 PM Location: Room 105, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg The Independent Fiscal Office will release updated revenue forecasts for fiscal years 2017-18 2018-19. The session is open to the public. The report will be posted to the office website at the start of the briefing. Updated Revenue Estimates www.ifo.state.pa.us IFO Public Briefing CreationDate: 2018-04-24 13:11 Hits: 3
IFO_Analyst_Opening.pdf entails full-time, professional work in fiscal analysis. An IFO analyst: 1) compiles, organizes, analyzes and forecasts data relating to state revenues, expenditures and the economy; 2) applies economic and statistical principles, practices and techniques to design and complete research on fiscal and economic issues; 3) prepares regular reports on the economy and state revenues; and 4) drafts text and prepares data tables and graphs for presentations and published analyses. Applicants will be assessed Hits: 3
IFO_ Job_Posting_Jan_2022.pdf economics, finance, accounting, statistics, or mathematics. Strong writing skills are also required, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office products. Starting salary is commensurate with education and work experience and may range from $55,000 to $80,000 depending on those included for workdays in office). Interested applicants can submit resumes (cover letter not required) to Robyn Toth at rtoth@ifo.state.pa.us and use “Application” in the subject line. Qualified applicants will be asked to come into the office for Hits: 3
IFO-RTK-Request-Form.pdf ___Fax Date Received: ______________ Response Due: ______________ To: Mathieu Taylor Open Records Officer Independent Fiscal Office 2nd Floor Rachel Carson State Office Building Harrisburg, PA 17105 Email: righttoknow@ifo.state.pa.us Requester Information ______________________________________________________ _________________________ Name of Requester (please print) Date Requested _____________________________________________________________________________________ Organization (if applicable) _____________________________________________________________________________________ Street Address _____________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip Code __________________________ __________________________ _________________________ Telephone (optional Hits: 3
IFO-Press-Release-11-14-2019.pdf Economic & Budget Outlook: Fiscal Years 2019-20 to 2024-25, is available for download on the office website (www.ifo.state.pa.us). The report evaluates the demographic, economic, revenue and expenditure trends that will affect the Commonwealth’s fiscal condition percent per annum. “The growth rate differential represents the implied structural imbalance over the previous five fiscal years. Although annual state budgets were brought into balance using temporary one-time measures, the underlying structural imbalance remains and is carried forward into Hits: 3
Five_Year_Outlook_2015_Press_Release.pdf Budget Outlook: Fiscal Years 2015-16 to 2020-21, will be available for download on the office website (www.ifo.state.pa.us). The report uses a cost-to-carry approach for current year expenditures due to the current budget impasse personal income and sales) due to the changing income and spending patterns associated with an aging populace and (2) increase state expenditures associated with the long-term care of the elderly. Act 120 of 2010 created the Independent Fiscal Office to Hits: 3
County-Prop-Tax-RB.pdf tax burdens for the lowest income group (Chester, Montgomery and Delaware) border each other in the southeast region of the state. 1 All data in this brief are based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2018 ACS 1-year PUMS that the property tax burden for homeowners of all income levels is generally highest in the southeast region of the state. Figure 2 illustrates the higher tax burden for homeowners in the median household income group. For households of all income Hits: 3
Announcement_2021.pdf link to register and receive an invitation to the briefing, which will be held virtually. Why have workers departed the state labor force? How long will inflation remain elevated? Does any pent-up demand remain from unspent federal stimulus? The IFO be discussed. The presentation will examine various issues that impact the economic and budget outlook: (717) 230-8293 contact@ifo.state.pa.us Fiscal Years 2021-22 to 2026-27 The Independent Fiscal Office presents ECONOMIC AND BUDGET OUTLOOK ECONOMIC AND Hits: 3
2022_Mid_Year_Update.pdf Jan 2022. Roughly one half of advance will result in higher tax liability. Expanded UC subject to federal but not state income tax. All EIPs are non-taxable. Note: Billions of dollars. PPP includes both pass-through entities and C corporations from Jan 2020 Unemployment Rate $600/wk ends $300/wk ends Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Advance CTC starts Jobs Lag Pre-COVID Levels (vs 2019) January 31, 2022 6 Change From 2019 (000s) Growth From 2019 Jun 21 Hits: 3
2020 PBB Agenda.pdf of Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Plan David R. (Randy) Padfield, Executive Director, PEMA Bruce Trego, Commissioner, Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC) Jeff Thomas, Executive Deputy Director, PEMA Jeff Boyle, Deputy Director for 9‐1‐1, PEMA Paula Wilcox Dennis Edwards, Director, Bureau of Budget, PEMA Christine Williams, OSFC 10:15 am – 11:00 am Review of Department of State Plan Kathy Boockvar, Secretary, Department of State Sari Stevens, Executive Deputy Secretary, DOS Jonathan Marks, Deputy Secretary for Elections and Hits: 3
2015_Economic_and_Budget_Outlook.pdf Independent Fiscal Office  www.ifo.state.pa.us  (717) 230-8293 Independent Fiscal Office ANNOUNCEMENT Annual Presentation Pennsylvania’s Economic & Budget Outlook: Fiscal Years 2015- 2020-21 Date and Time: Wednesday, December 9, 2015; 2:00 p.m. Location: 2 nd Floor Auditorium Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street, Harrisburg Agenda: A detailed discussion by IFO staff on the economic, demographic and fiscal trends Hits: 3
SR2013-07-section-4-data.xlsx CPI is the PA-DE-NJ-MD CPI-U. Data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 5 Nominal Gross State Product (GSP) includes inflation. Data from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Source: Pennsylvania Independent Fiscal Office. Figure 4.2 CPI is the PA-DE-NJ-MD CPI-U. Data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 5 Nominal Gross State Product (GSP) includes inflation. Data from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Source: Pennsylvania Independent Fiscal Office. Creator: Matthew Knittel Hits: 2
Smetters_Presentation_Full.pdf budget and economy while writing legislation. 2) Regular convening with members, federal agencies and support committees Where is the United States Headed? More Debt Penn Wharton Budget Model 3 Debt has a Snowball Effect on GDP Penn Wharton Budget Model 4 Effect 2018-2027 (billions of $) Revenue Effect 2018- 2040 (billions of $) Tax Provision JCT PWBM PWBM Corporate tax rate 21% starting 2019 -1,389 -1,435 -4,185 Net interest deduction capped at 30% of income 253 193 753 Changes to Hits: 2
Senate_Maj_Policy_Comm_April_13_2021.pdf for February are preliminary. YOY is year-over-year. Excludes self-employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CES State and Metro Area Employment. April 13, 2021 Detail for Leisure and Hospitality Sector 3 YOY Number Change (000s) YOY Percent for February are preliminary. YOY is year-over-year. Excludes self-employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CES State and Metro Area Employment. April 13, 2021 Leisure-Hospitality Small Business Revenues Down 55% April 13, 2021 4 tracktherecovery.org Hits: 2
RB_2023_1_Post_Pandemic_Gasoline_Consumption.pdf Q3. That was the highest average price recorded by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Gasoline taxes fund 55% of state road and bridge construction, and reduced consumption implies that Pennsylvania will have less state funds available for those critical infrastructure projects. These trends also impact the amount of matching funds available to leverage federal Hits: 2
Public_Data-Motor_License_Fund.xlsx IFTA Alternative Fuels Oil Company Franchise Act 89 OCFT- Fuels Act 89 OCFT- Liquid Fuels | Special Hauling Permits Reg. Other States-IRP Operators Licenses Real ID Vehicle Reg. & Titling Misc. Collections | Gross Receipts Aeronautics Fines Vehicle Code Fines Fines, Penalties & Interest IFTA Alternative Fuels Oil Company Franchise Act 89 OCFT- Fuels Act 89 OCFT- Liquid Fuels | Special Hauling Permits Reg. Other States-IRP Operators Licenses Real ID Vehicle Reg. & Titling Misc. Collections | Gross Receipts Aeronautics Fines Vehicle Code Fines Fines, Penalties & Interest Hits: 2
Publicity - Economic and Budget Outlook - 2014.pdf Independent Fiscal Office  www.ifo.state.pa.us  (717) 230-8293 Independent Fiscal Office ANNOUNCEMENT Annual Presentation Pennsylvania’s Economic & Budget Outlook: Fiscal Years 2014- Budget Outlook: Fiscal Years 2014-15 to 2019-20 will be available. Questions / Information: (717) 230-8293 or contact@ifo.state.pa.us. Author: MJR Creator: Microsoft® Word 2013 CreationDate: 2014-10-23 13:53:12 ModDate: 2014-10-23 13 Hits: 2
Press_Release_2017_Economic_and_Budget_Outlook.pdf Economic & Budget Outlook: Fiscal Years 2017-18 to 2022-23, is available for download on the office website (www.ifo.state.pa.us). The report evaluates the demographic, economic, revenue and expenditure trends that will affect the Commonwealth’s fiscal condition associated with the long-term care of the elderly. The Independent Fiscal Office provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues. Follow the Independent Fiscal Office on Twitter at Hits: 2
press release - economic and budget outlook.pdf The Economic & Budget Outlook: Fiscal Years 2012-13 to 2017-18, will be available on the office website (www.ifo.state.pa.us). “The report provides data and analysis that policymakers and residents can use to assess the fiscal sustainability of expenditures,” said Knittel. Act 120 of 2010 created the Independent Fiscal Office to provide revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues. Follow the Independent Fiscal Office on Hits: 2
Presentation-2018-06-Philly-Pitt-Chambers.pdf Social Assist 11.1 22.6 26.9 27.0 Leisure-Hospitality 7.9 12.4 8.6 8.0 State-Federal Gov’t 0.2 1.0 -0.6 -1.0 Local Gov’t -6.7 -2.2 0.6 revenues from PA Public Utility Commission. Forecasts by IFO. Wage income - statewide growth strong.  Withholding growth +4.4% since start of FY 17-18.  Rough split: +1.1% job gains | +3.3% average wage. Non-wage income - solid gains Hits: 2
Presentation-2018-06-PASBO.pdf Social Assist 11.1 22.6 26.9 27.0 Leisure-Hospitality 7.9 12.4 8.6 8.0 State-Federal Gov’t 0.2 1.0 -0.6 -1.0 Local Gov’t -6.7 -2.2 0.6 Utility Commission. Forecasts by IFO. June.05.2018 6 Wage income - statewide growth strong.  Withholding growth +4.4% since start of FY 17-18.  Rough split: +1.1% job gains | +3.3% average wage. Non-wage income - solid gains Hits: 2
PBB_TaxCredits_Schedule_2022_Update.pdf Banking and Securities General Services 2 Economic & Community Development Human Services – Part 1 Health Environmental Protection PA Emergency Management Agency State 3 PennDOT Human Services – Part 2 State Police Military & Veterans Affairs 4 Education Human Services – Part 3 Aging PA Historical & Museum Commission Agriculture Labor and Industry 5 Hits: 2
PASBO_Presentation_March_16_2023.pdf 7 $7.7 $1.9 $1.9 ?? Note: Unemployment Comp includes $5.2 (2020) and $0.8 (2021) billion of state monies. Excludes most direct federal monies to state and local government units and higher education institutions. Childcare includes stabilization funds ($820m) and block grants ($865m). Philadelphia CPI-U Hits: 2
Oct_2020_Revenue_and_Economic_Update_Announ.pdf link to register and receive an invitation to the briefing, which will be held virtually. (717) 230-8293 contact@ifo.state.pa.us www.ifo.state.pa.us CreationDate: 2020-10-22 17:56:48 Creator: Canva Keywords: DAEHx08e5bU,BACEQ8zYs40 ModDate: 2020-10-23 18:42 Hits: 2
October_2020_Revenue_and_Economic_Update_Announcement.pdf link to register and receive an invitation to the briefing, which will be held virtually. (717) 230-8293 contact@ifo.state.pa.us www.ifo.state.pa.us CreationDate: 2020-10-22 17:56:48 Creator: Canva Keywords: DAEHx08e5bU,BACEQ8zYs40 ModDate: 2020-10-23 18:14 Hits: 2
October_2020_Revenue_and_Economic_Update_Announcement (002).pdf link to register and receive an invitation to the briefing, which will be held virtually. (717) 230-8293 contact@ifo.state.pa.us www.ifo.state.pa.us CreationDate: 2020-10-22 17:56:48 Creator: Canva Keywords: DAEHx08e5bU,BACEQ8zYs40 ModDate: 2020-10-23 18:42 Hits: 2
October_2020_Revenue_and_Economic_Update_Announ..pdf link to register and receive an invitation to the briefing, which will be held virtually. (717) 230-8293 contact@ifo.state.pa.us www.ifo.state.pa.us CreationDate: 2020-10-22 17:56:48 Creator: Canva Keywords: DAEHx08e5bU,BACEQ8zYs40 ModDate: 2020-10-23 18:14 Hits: 2
NGPR-2015-1H.pdf The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) publishes monthly production data submitted by natural gas extractors that operate in the state. This report uses those data to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts for the substantial lag before a well produces output. Table 4 shows that Susquehanna County remains the top producing county in the state. While Bradford County recorded lower output than the prior year, Washington and Greene Counties recorded signifi- cant gains. All of Hits: 2
NGPR-2015-09.pdf The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) publishes monthly production data submitted by natural gas extractors that operate in the state. This report uses those data to develop statewide and county-level tabulations of production volume and well counts for the substantial lag before a well produces output. Table 4 shows that Susquehanna County remains the top producing county in the state. While Bradford County recorded lower output than the prior year, Washington and Greene Counties recorded signifi- cant gains. All of Hits: 2
NGIFE-2018.pdf imposed by the impact fee in a given year. Proceeds from the impact fee are distributed to local governments and state agencies to provide for infrastructure, emergency services, environmental initiatives and various other programs. Local governments receive funds based on the spud, including both horizontal and vertical wells. 2 Includes wells exempt from the fee based on production level or plugged status. These wells have not been adjusted to re- flect a recent case affecting exemption qualifications. The case is currently pending Hits: 2
NGIFE-2015.pdf year. To date, the impact fee has generated approximately $856 million in revenues, which were distributed to local governments and state agencies to offset the impact from unconventional natural gas extraction. The proceeds are used to provide for infrastructure, emergency services of a single new well; this measure is best used to quantify the prospective tax burden on new wells across states. (See the IFO’s previous publication, Effective Tax Rate Comparisons ‐ Severance Taxes, for a further description of the lifetime ETR Hits: 2
NewsStand_2019_August.pdf August 2019 | | www.ifo.state.pa.us Pennsylvania News National News IFO NEWS STAND Women Drive 80% of Job Growth in Health Care since 2000 producer of natural gas, produced more gas in the second quarter (April to June) than in any quarter in the state’s history. For August, the average price of gas on the New York Mercantile Ex- change (NYMEX), upon which the Hits: 2
Newsstand_2018_August.pdf (717) 230-8293 | | www.ifo.state.pa.us Pennsylvania News Retail Sales Strong in PA and U.S. On August 15, the U.S. Commerce Department the chance of recession in the next 12 months at 18.3%. IFO NEWS STAND A monthly glimpse at the state of the economy Author: Tessa Dorr CreationDate: 2018-08-20 15:21:32 ModDate: 2018-08-20 15:21:32 Hits: 2
MTR-2016-02.pdf in millions. Source: PA Department of Revenue, Statistical Supplement to the Tax Compendium. PA CɉɌɊɉɌaɎe NeɎ IɈcɉɇe Taɒ PaɓɇeɈɎɍ United States Pennsylvania Nov-15 Dec-15 Jan-16 Feb-16 Nov-15 Dec-15 Jan-16 Feb-16 Unemployment Rate 1 10.5% 10.7% 11.5% n.a. -10.1% -12.4% -3.1% n.a. Quarterly Economic Indicators United States Pennsylvania 2015.1 2015.2 2015.3 2015.4 2015.1 2015.2 2015.3 2015.4 Gross Domestic Product Hits: 2
MTR-2015-08.pdf 0.9%) from the prior year. See pages 3 and 4 for additional General Fund detail. General Fund Snapshot United States Pennsylvania May-15 Jun-15 Jul-15 Aug-15 May-15 Jun-15 Jul-15 Aug-15 Unemployment Rate 1 9.4% 10.5% 9.3% n.a -24.1% -15.3% -11.0% n.a. Quarterly Economic Indicators United States Pennsylvania 2014.3 2014.4 2015.1 2015.2 2014.3 2014.4 2015.1 2015.2 Gross Domestic Product Hits: 2
MRU_2023_08.pdf 7% year-over-year (YOY) decline in total listings and a 21.6% YOY decline in home sales for the state, with only a 2.0% increase in the median sales price. ▪ Cigarette tax collections of $76.9 million came in 89.5 n.a. Total Non-Tax Revenue 86.5 35.0 185.2 77.5 147.3 139.0 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 n.a. n.a. Lic., Fees & Misc. 79.1 Hits: 2
MRU_2021_11.pdf and repealed (+$15.6 million, 171.6%) tax revenues. November non-tax revenues included $3.84 billion from the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund and met estimate. Escheats (-$2.2 million) and licenses and fees (-$0.5 million) collections were below 63.4 Total Non-Tax Revenue 3,952.1 203.0 4,075.0 289.7 n.a. n.a. State Store Fund Transfers 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 n.a. n.a. Lic., Fees & Misc. 3,846 Hits: 2
MRU-2020-12.pdf collections by 44.5 percent ($234.4 million). A material portion of the gain is likely related to the taxable status of forgiven Paycheck Protection Program loans, and recent federal legislation makes those loans non-taxable. FYTD CNIT collections continue to 657.4 564.2 Total Non-Tax Revenue 375.6 24.2 665.3 261.5 n.a. 154.4 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 100.0 100.0 0.0 0.0 Lic., Fees & Misc. 370.1 Hits: 2
MRU-2020-10.pdf home refinancings that likely lowered household monthly payments/increased cash flow and (3) a shift in spending from out-of-state travel, gasoline, etc., to home furnishings, electronics and other taxable household goods. SUT growth is expected to slow in the 12.0 752.5 Total Non-Tax Revenue 32.3 29.4 86.7 123.8 10.0 -30.0 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Lic., Fees & Misc. 25.6 Hits: 2
MRU-2020-05.pdf related to COVID-19. MV collections began to improve toward the end of the month, as dealerships in designated counties started to reopen. FYTD SUT collections are $670.9 million (-6.4 percent) below estimate, with $135 million of the shortfall 47.3 -37.5 Total Non-Tax Revenue 51.9 33.9 629.5 802.6 53.3 -21.6 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 185.1 185.1 0.0 0.0 Lic., Fees & Misc. 45.9 Hits: 2
Monthly_Economic_Update_September_2021.pdf data collected and compiled by two non-governmental firms find rapid growth in rental prices for urban areas across the state. On August 26, Apartment List released rent estimates for August 2021 that show rents in Philadelphia increased 10.2% on level for U.S. and PA-NJ-DE-MD. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pennsylvania Economic Indicators United States Economic Indicators 1. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics- Survey of Households. 2. Year-over-year increase in payroll Hits: 2
Monthly_Economic_Update_November_2020_Final.pdf six months (renewable), while many auto loan businesses offered optional forbearance. The New York Federal Reserve Bank reported on the status of borrowers in forbearance for a mortgage or auto loan. More individuals opted into auto loan forbearance (about 8 million level for U.S. and PA-NJ-DE-MD. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pennsylvania Economic Indicators United States Economic Indicators 1. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics- Survey of Households. 2. Year-over-year increase in payroll Hits: 2
Monthly_Economic_Update_May_2023.pdf for the week ending May 18, dropping from 6.43% at the end of April. The monthly data for the start of the peak housing market season continue to show signs of weakness compared to the prior year as fewer homeowners level for U.S. and PA-NJ-DE-MD. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pennsylvania Economic Indicators United States Economic Indicators 1. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics- Survey of Households. 2. Year-over-year increase in payroll Hits: 2
Monthly_Economic_Update_March_2021.pdf Employment Down 455,000 from Prior Year On March 15, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the January state employment report. On a seasonally adjusted basis, the largest job gains occurred in the education sector (excludes elementary and secondary level for U.S. and PA-NJ-DE-MD. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pennsylvania Economic Indicators United States Economic Indicators 1. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics- Survey of Households. 2. Year-over-year increase in payroll Hits: 2
Monthly_Economic_Update_July_2020.pdf Declines to 13.0 Percent in June On July 17, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the June state employment/unemployment report. The percent of Pennsylvania’s labor force that is unemployed (seasonally adjusted) fell to 13.0% from level for U.S. and PA-NJ-DE-MD. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pennsylvania Economic Indicators United States Economic Indicators 1. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics- Survey of Households. 2. Year-over-year increase in payroll Hits: 2
Monthly_Economic_Update_January_2022.pdf All Items CPI-U was +1.0%. Since then, $21.0 billion of Economic Impact Payments were injected into the state economy by the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act and American Rescue Plan. A second round of PPP loans injected another $10 level for U.S. and PA-NJ-DE-MD. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pennsylvania Economic Indicators United States Economic Indicators 1. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics- Survey of Households. 2. Year-over-year increase in payroll Hits: 2
Monthly_Economic_Update_February_2021.pdf 60 tax per pack of cigarettes as well as a separate tax on other tobacco products, including e-cigarettes. Historically, state cigarette tax collections fall 3% to 6% each year due to declining consumption. After adjusting for payment delays due to level for U.S. and PA-NJ-DE-MD. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pennsylvania Economic Indicators United States Economic Indicators 1. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics- Survey of Households. 2. Year-over-year increase in payroll Hits: 2
Monthly_Economic_Update_December_2021.pdf longer than anticipated. This monthly update presents data for factors that drive that outcome, and the impact on national and state economic metrics. For context, the most recent growth rate for the Philadelphia metro CPI-U is 5.6% (October year- level for U.S. and PA-NJ-DE-MD. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pennsylvania Economic Indicators United States Economic Indicators 1. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics- Survey of Households. 2. Year-over-year increase in payroll Hits: 2
Monthly_Economic_Update_April_2022.pdf level was $4.1 trillion. The Fed recently detailed plans to shrink the balance sheet by $95 billion per month starting in May. China continues its zero-COVID policy and has effectively shut down certain major industrial centers. A key factor level for U.S. and PA-NJ-DE-MD. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pennsylvania Economic Indicators United States Economic Indicators 1. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics- Survey of Households. 2. Year-over-year increase in payroll Hits: 2
IFO_Retirement_Task_Force_Jan2018_Presentation.pdf 2.3% Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Data for 2017 are preliminary. real GDP growth Future Challenges for State Budget Jan.25.2018 Independent Fiscal Office 8 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 Ratio: Working Age / Age 65+ 3.9 2.4 Share PA Population Age 65+ 15.4% 17.0% 19.0% 21.4% 23.0% Approximate Share of State Taxes Paid by Age 65+ Personal Income 15% to 18% Sales and Use 20% to 24% Property (homeowners) 29% to Hits: 2
House_Maj_Policy_Comm_Aug_30_2021.pdf County (Aug 2021) School District Property Tax Burden by County August 30, 2021 4 Rate of Return Sensitivity Analysis for State Pensions August 30, 2021 5 SERS Employer Contributions PSERS Employer Contributions Fiscal Year Underperform ROR by 1.0% Exceed ROR 676 1,031 -946 Total $2,773 -$3,247 $5,042 -$4,624 Note: Millions of dollars. PSERS includes both state and local school district contributions. Sources: Submissions supplied by SERS and PSERS in accordance with Act 37 of 2020. CreationDate Hits: 2
GPNP July 10, 2012 final.pdf 2012 5 2012 GPNP Conference IFO Mission Statement The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues to assist Commonwealth residents and the June 12 th )  Uses Global Insight economic forecast May 2012.  Assumes modest recovery for PA.  Real Gross State Product 1.5% (2012) and 2.3% (2013)  Unemployment Rate 7.4% (2012) and 7.1% (2013)  Home Hits: 2
Five_Year_Outlook_2016_Press_Release.pdf Budget Outlook: Fiscal Years 2016-17 to 2021-22, will be available for download on the office website (www.ifo.state.pa.us). The report evaluates the demographic, economic, revenue and expenditure trends that will affect the Commonwealth’s fiscal condition associated with the long-term care of the elderly. The Independent Fiscal Office provides revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues. Follow the Independent Fiscal Office on Twitter at Hits: 2
Five_Year_Outlook_2014_Press_Release.pdf Budget Outlook: Fiscal Years 2014-15 to 2019-20, will be available for download on the office website (www.ifo.state.pa.us). “The report finds that policymakers will face a shortfall of $1.85 billion in FY 2015-16. This the service population. Act 120 of 2010 created the Independent Fiscal Office to provide revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues. Follow the Independent Fiscal Office on Hits: 2
Five-Year-Outlook-Nov-2013-Press-Release.pdf assess the sustainability of current tax and spending policies. It is available for download on the office website (www.ifo.state.pa.us). “The report finds that the Commonwealth faces a long-term structural deficit,” Knittel said. “Furthermore, policymakers will enter as Medical Assistance. Act 120 of 2010 created the Independent Fiscal Office to provide revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues. Follow the Independent Fiscal Office on Hits: 2
Economic_and_Revenue_Update_Presentation_August_2020.pdf 2% Per Capita Consumer Debt 3.5% 3.7% 3.7% 0.3% Note: % Renters Deferring/Not Paying reflects payment status from prior month. Value for 2020.1 is first survey for week that begins April 23 (week 1). Value for are not seasonally adjusted. June data are preliminary. Does not include self-employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, State and Area Employment data. Miscellaneous Economic Notes What impact from expiration of federal programs?  March 15 to end of Hits: 2
Economic_and_Budget_Outlook_2021_Annoucement_Final.pdf link to register and receive an invitation to the briefing, which will be held virtually. (717) 230-8293 contact@ifo.state.pa.us www.ifo.state.pa.us CreationDate: 2021-01-11 12:37:29 Creator: Canva Keywords: DAEHx08e5bU,BACEQ8zYs40 ModDate: 2021-01-11 14:10 Hits: 2
Econ Summit Presentation Feb 28 2017.pdf 31,766 3.3% 5.4% Note: millions of dollars. PSERS is Public School Employees’ Retirement System and SERS is State Employees’ Retirement System. Source: IFO Five-Year Outlook Reports and Executive Budgets. Pensions – Employer Rates February 28, 2017 14 20% tax credits and tax expenditures. February 28, 2017 15 February 28, 2017 16 Thank you. Presentation available at www.ifo.state.pa.us Company: Microsoft CreationDate: 2017-03-01 19:38:57 Creator: Acrobat PDFMaker 15 for PowerPoint ModDate: 2017-03- Hits: 2
Congressional_Budget_Office_Nov_15_2022.pdf Office November 15, 2022 Phillip Swagel Director How CBO Supports the Congress For information about the host, see www.ifo.state.pa.us. 1 CBO Provides Budget and Economic Analysis to Support the Congressional Budget Process For additional information, see www The agency usually produces 600 to 800 cost estimates each year. Those estimates include the impact of federal mandates on state, local, and tribal governments. CBO also fulfills thousands of requests for technical assistance as lawmakers draft legislation. Furthermore, CBO tracks Hits: 2
Announcement-Updated_Revenue_Estimates_and_Report.pdf Act of 2015. Act 120 of 2010 created the Independent Fiscal Office to provide revenue projections for use in the state budget process along with impartial and timely analysis of fiscal, economic and budgetary issues. The statute requires the office to make an annual assessment of the state’s fiscal condition for the current year and the next five fiscal years. For more information, please contact Matthew Knittel Hits: 2
ACN_SB1_technical_corrections_2017_06_05.pdf INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE Second Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building 400 Market Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105 June 5, 2017 The IFO made the following technical changes to the average salary limitation on voluntary overtime pay applies only to new hazardous duty employees. • On page 7, clarified the amortization starting dates for changes to the unfunded accrued liability of SERS that result from enactment of the bill. Author: MJR Company Hits: 2
Right-to-Know should be sent to the IFO Open Records Officer: Open Records Officer: Mathieu Taylor Office Address: 2nd Floor Rachel Carson State Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17105 Email Address: righttoknow@ifo.state.pa.us You should receive a reply to your written request within five business days, pursuant to Section 901 of Hits: 2
Releases September 14, 2023 | Revenue & Economic Update The Monthly Economic Update provides data and insight on current trends that impact the state economy. Tags: economic , monthly , update Full Report House Bill 1379 Presentation September 07, 2023 | Pension Analysis Fiscal Analyst Mathieu Taylor made a presentation to provides a fiscal impact analysis of the collective bargaining agreement between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 13. Tags: afscme , contract , wage Full Report Older Newer Release Type • Revenue Estimates • Revenue & Economic Update • Performance Budgeting Hits: 2
Pensions the borough retirement system as borough employees for the purpose of determining the annual allocation of General Municipal Pension System State Aid according to the distribution formula set forth in the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act (Act 205 extended amortization period; and 4) preclude the revised actuarial valuation report from affecting the distribution of General Municipal Pension System State Aid under Chapter 4 of the Act. The Act also amended Act 205 to permit a municipality to amortize the Hits: 2
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SR2017-05.pdf Tax Reduction Allocations. Philadelphia data adjusted based on information from the Philadelphia Department of Revenue. Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Education, State Tax Equalization Board, the Philadelphia Department of Revenue and county assessment offices. Computations by the IFO. Note: dollar amounts in Hits: 1
Revenue_Estimate_2016-06-15_Snapshot.pdf casino liquor licenses and various other provisions. The estimate incorporates tax revenue increases of $21 million, additional transfers from the State Stores Fund to the General Fund of $70 million and other non-tax collections of $15 million. Author: mryan CreationDate Hits: 1
Revenue_Estimate_2015-05-04_Release.pdf in the Executive Budget. A copy of the revenue estimate is posted on the IFO’s website at www.ifo.state.pa.us. The report discusses the economic outlook, and a separate document describes the methods and data used to make Hits: 1
RB_2023_08_PTRR_Expansion.pdf Acknowledgments This research brief was produced by Jesse Bushman. Questions regarding this research brief can be directed to jbushman@ifo.state.pa.us. Avg. County Owner Renter Owner Renter Increase Lackawanna 6,732 4,182 $1,899 $1,468 $309 Lancaster Hits: 1
RB_2023_07_Inflation_Impact.pdf to quantify how unusually high inflation has impacted real earnings for Pennsylvania workers and pensions received by annuitants of the State Employees Retirement System (SERS) and Pennsylvania School Employees Retirement System (PSERS). The first table reproduces the methodology used by the Hits: 1
RB_2022_12_UC_By_AGI.pdf On December 16, 2022, the IRS released state-level data for federal income tax returns for tax year 2020. These data provide the most complete snapshot of income Hits: 1
RB_2022_09_SNAP_Changes.pdf by a member who works 20 hours per week at $15 per hour ($1,200 per month, $1,052 after state-local income and employee payroll taxes). Households could gain significant benefits if members work less to move below the threshold Hits: 1
RB_2021_11_Wage_Growth.pdf also shows the YOY growth in the Philadelphia CPI-U through 2021 Q3. Employee compensation typically comprises about 56% of state Gross Domestic Product, or final sales. Given that large share, and the current ability of firms to push costs forward Hits: 1
QRR_2016Q1.pdf Motor License Fund and Lottery Fund. The most recent publication detailing the quarterly revenue estimates is available at www.ifo.state.pa.us. The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) produces this report to facilitate comparison of its quarterly revenue estimates with actual Hits: 1
QRR_2015Q4.pdf Motor License Fund and Lottery Fund. The most recent publication detailing the quarterly revenue estimates is available at www.ifo.state.pa.us. The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) produces this report to facilitate comparison of its quarterly revenue estimates with actual Hits: 1
QRR_2015Q3.pdf Fund and Lottery Fund. The most recent publications detailing the annual and quarterly revenue estimates are available at www.ifo.state.pa.us. The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) produces this report to facilitate comparison of its quarterly revenue estimates with actual Hits: 1
QRR_2015Q2.pdf taken from Fiscal Year 2014-15 Quarterly Revenue Estimates published by the IFO. That document is available at www.ifo.state.pa.us. The scope of this report does not include any analysis of the FY 2014-15 revenue estimate certified Hits: 1
QRR_2015Q1.pdf taken from Fiscal Year 2014-15 Quarterly Revenue Estimates published by the IFO. That document is available at www.ifo.state.pa.us. The scope of this report does not include any analysis of the FY 2014-15 revenue estimate certified Hits: 1
QRR_2014Q4.pdf taken from Fiscal Year 2014-15 Quarterly Revenue Estimates published by the IFO. That document is available at www.ifo.state.pa.us. The scope of this report does not include any analysis of the FY 2014-15 revenue estimate certified Hits: 1
QRR_2014Q2.pdf taken from Fiscal Year 2013-14 Quarterly Revenue Estimates published by the IFO. That document is available at www.ifo.state.pa.us. The scope of this report does not include any analysis of the FY 2013-14 revenue estimate certified Hits: 1
QRR_2013Q4.pdf taken from Fiscal Year 2013-14 Quarterly Revenue Estimates published by the IFO. That document is available at www.ifo.state.pa.us. The scope of this report does not include any analysis of the FY 2013-14 revenue estimate certified Hits: 1
QRR_2013Q3.pdf taken from Fiscal Year 2013-14 Quarterly Revenue Estimates published by the IFO. That document is available at www.ifo.state.pa.us. The scope of this report does not include any analysis of the FY 2013-14 revenue estimate certified Hits: 1
QRE_FY15-16.xlsx 1 304.0 998.0 Vehicle Registrations & Titling 194.3 152.1 183.5 246.0 775.9 Registrations Other States - IRP 21.4 23.0 36.2 31.3 111.9 Operators Licenses 20.6 14.0 15.9 15 Hits: 1
QRE_FY15-16.pdf 1 304.0 998.0 Vehicle Registrations & Titling 194.3 152.1 183.5 246.0 775.9 Registrations Other States - IRP 21.4 23.0 36.2 31.3 111.9 Operators Licenses 20.6 14.0 15.9 15 Hits: 1
PSBA Webinar - IFO - Act5_Actuarial.pdf actuarial savings over 30 years. 6/28/2017 9 Thank you Presentation to be posted at IFO website. www.ifo.state.pa.us 6/28/2017 10 Author: Mark Ryan Company: Microsoft CreationDate: 2017-06-27 14:03:02 Creator: Acrobat Hits: 1
PBB-Board-Hearing-Agenda-January 2019-Revised.pdf Lepore, Deputy Secretary, DCED Andrea Lowery, Executive Director, PHMC Howard Pollman, Director of External Affairs, PHMC Andrea MacDonald, Director of State Historical Preservation Office, PHMC 11:30am - 12:30pm Review of Department of Banking and Securities Plan Brian LaForme, Executive Deputy Hits: 1
PBB Board Hearing Agenda- January 2019.pdf Lepore, Deputy Secretary, DCED Andrea Lowery, Executive Director, PHMC Howard Pollman, Director of External Affairs, PHMC Andrea MacDonald, Director of State Historical Preservation Office, PHMC 12:00pm Adjournment Company: Senate of Pennsylvania CreationDate: 2019-01-15 17:35:44 Creator: Acrobat Hits: 1
novak ppt.pdf stabilizers kick-in • The recession was too long for the economy, much longer for the unemployed. • Government job loses at state and local level have been rising Some Final Thoughts • Economist and forecasting agencies often differ in their outlook, use more Hits: 1
MRU_2023_07.pdf 407.3 407.3 Total Non-Tax Revenue 98.7 42.5 98.7 42.5 132.1 132.1 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 n.a. n.a. Lic., Fees & Misc. 92.6 Hits: 1
MRU_2023_06.pdf 22.0 Total Non-Tax Revenue 72.1 38.0 1,140.7 4,645.6 89.6 -75.4 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 185.1 185.1 n.a. 0 Lic., Fees & Misc. 71.1 38 Hits: 1
MRU_2023_05.pdf 10.2 Total Non-Tax Revenue 82.4 29.7 1,068.7 4,607.6 177.6 -76.8 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 185.1 185.1 n.a. 0 Lic., Fees & Misc. 75.6 23 Hits: 1
MRU_2023_02.pdf 6 -187.9 Total Non-Tax Revenue 49.8 18.9 434.3 4,154.8 163.6 -89.5 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 100.0 100.0 n.a. 0.0 Lic., Fees & Misc. 44.5 Hits: 1
MRU_2022_12.pdf 0 -252.9 Total Non-Tax Revenue 55.5 39.0 346.7 4,114.0 42.0 -91.6 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 100.0 100.0 n.a. n.a. Licenses, Fees & Misc. 50.5 Hits: 1
MRU_2022_04.pdf 53.0 Total Non-Tax Revenue 230.6 226.3 4,577.9 1,051.7 1.9 335.3 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 185.1 142.6 n.a. 29.8 Lic., Fees & Misc. 224.4 Hits: 1
MRU_2022_03.pdf 2 -31.4 Total Non-Tax Revenue 192.5 118.8 4,347.3 825.3 62.0 426.7 State Store Fund Transfers 85.1 42.6 185.1 142.6 n.a. n.a. Lic., Fees & Misc. 102.3 Hits: 1
MRU_2022_02.pdf 0 -43.6 Total Non-Tax Revenue 18.9 15.0 4,154.8 706.5 26.1 488.0 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 100.0 100.0 n.a. n.a. Lic., Fees & Misc. 14.0 Hits: 1
MRU_2021_10.pdf 118.2 88.2 Total Non-Tax Revenue 37.0 32.3 122.8 86.7 14.4 41.7 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 n.a. n.a. Lic., Fees & Misc. 31.0 Hits: 1
MRU_2021_09.pdf 101.0 56.9 Total Non-Tax Revenue 39.1 19.6 85.8 54.4 99.7 57.8 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 n.a. n.a. Lic., Fees & Misc. 32.6 Hits: 1
MRU_2021_08.pdf 597.6 48.5 Total Non-Tax Revenue 18.3 20.6 46.7 34.8 -11.4 34.2 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 n.a. n.a. Lic., Fees & Misc. 9.2 Hits: 1
MRU_2021_07.pdf 0.8 0.8 Total Non-Tax Revenue 28.4 14.1 28.4 14.1 100.9 100.9 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 n.a. n.a. Lic., Fees & Misc. 22.5 Hits: 1
MRU_2021_05.pdf 4 41.1 Total Non-Tax Revenue 57.7 51.9 1,109.4 629.5 11.3 76.2 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 142.6 185.1 n.a. -23.0 Lic., Fees & Misc. 49.9 Hits: 1
MRU_2021_04.pdf 6 33.5 Total Non-Tax Revenue 226.3 175.9 1,051.7 577.6 28.7 82.1 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 142.6 185.1 n.a. -23.0 Lic., Fees & Misc. 221.3 Hits: 1
MRU_2021_03.pdf 42.6 -4.8 Total Non-Tax Revenue 118.8 117.1 825.3 401.7 1.4 105.5 State Store Fund Transfers 42.6 85.1 142.6 185.1 -49.9 -23.0 Lic., Fees & Misc. 70.0 Hits: 1
MRU_2021_02.pdf 60.3 332.7 Total Non-Tax Revenue 15.0 5.1 706.5 284.5 191.7 148.3 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 100.0 100.0 0.0 0.0 Lic., Fees & Misc. 10.8 Hits: 1
MRU_2021_01.pdf 61.3 328.1 Total Non-Tax Revenue 26.3 17.9 691.6 279.4 46.8 147.5 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 100.0 100.0 0.0 0.0 Lic., Fees & Misc. 21.6 Hits: 1
MRU_2020_11.pdf 4.8 245.7 Total Non-Tax Revenue 203.0 113.4 289.7 237.3 79.0 22.1 State Store Fund Transfers 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 0.0 0.0 Lic., Fees & Misc. 94.4 Hits: 1
MRU-2023-04.pdf 3 4.5 Total Non-Tax Revenue 310.0 230.6 986.2 4,577.9 34.4 -78.5 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 185.1 185.1 n.a. 0 Lic., Fees & Misc. 304.4 224 Hits: 1
MRU-2023-03.pdf 0 -34.8 Total Non-Tax Revenue 241.9 192.5 676.2 4,347.3 25.7 -84.4 State Store Fund Transfers 85.1 85.1 185.1 185.1 0 0 Lic., Fees & Misc. 150.5 102.3 Hits: 1
MRU-2023-01.pdf 4 -191.5 Total Non-Tax Revenue 37.9 21.9 384.6 4,135.9 73.1 -90.7 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 100.0 100.0 n.a. 0 Licenses, Fees & Misc. 32.6 16 Hits: 1
MRU-2022-11.pdf 129.6 Total Non-Tax Revenue 136.0 3,952.1 291.2 4,075.0 -96.6 -92.9 State Store Fund Transfers 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 n.a. n.a. Lic., Fees & Misc. 29.2 Hits: 1
MRU-2022-10.pdf n.a. -116.2 Total Non-Tax Revenue 45.4 37.0 155.2 122.8 22.6 26.3 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 n.a. n.a. Lic., Fees & Misc. 39.6 Hits: 1
MRU-2022-09.pdf 141.4 -93.4 Total Non-Tax Revenue 32.3 39.1 109.8 85.8 -17.4 28.0 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 n.a. n.a. Lic., Fees & Misc. 26.5 Hits: 1
MRU-2022-08.pdf 52.6 -81.2 Total Non -Tax Revenue 35.0 18.3 77.5 46.7 91.2 66.0 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 n.a. n.a. Lic., Fees & Misc. 27.9 Hits: 1
MRU-2022-07.pdf 91.6 -91.6 Total Non-Tax Revenue 42.5 28.4 42.5 28.4 49.7 49.7 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 n.a. n.a. Lic., Fees & Misc. 37.2 Hits: 1
MRU-2022-06.pdf 34.2 Total Non-Tax Revenue 38.0 103.0 4,645.6 1,212.4 -63.1 283.2 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 42.5 185.1 185.1 n.a. 0 Lic., Fees & Misc. 38.2 62 Hits: 1
MRU-2022-05.pdf 159.7 Total Non-Tax Revenue 29.7 57.7 4,607.6 1,109.4 -48.6 315.3 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 185.1 142.6 n.a. 29.8 Lic., Fees & Misc. 23.3 Hits: 1
MRU-2022-01.pdf 6 -48.8 Total Non-Tax Revenue 21.9 26.3 4,135.9 691.6 -16.7 498.0 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 100.0 100.0 n.a. n.a. Lic., Fees & Misc. 16.7 Hits: 1
MRU-2021-12.pdf 7 -54.8 Total Non-Tax Revenue 39.0 375.6 4,114.0 665.3 -89.6 518.4 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 100.0 100.0 n.a. n.a. Lic., Fees & Misc. 33.2 Hits: 1
MRU-2021-06.pdf a. 14.3 Total Non-Tax Revenue 103.0 35.5 1,212.4 664.9 190.3 82.3 State Store Fund Transfers 42.5 0.0 185.1 185.1 n.a. 0 Lic., Fees & Misc. 62.3 42 Hits: 1
MRU-2020-09.pdf 197.5 265.8 Total Non-Tax Revenue 19.6 42.6 54.4 94.4 -53.9 -42.4 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Lic., Fees & Misc. 12.4 Hits: 1
MRU-2020-08.pdf 214.8 99.2 Total Non-Tax Revenue 20.6 17.9 34.8 51.9 15.4 -32.9 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Lic., Fees & Misc. 14.9 Hits: 1
MRU-2020-07.pdf 147.5 147.5 Total Non-Tax Revenue 14.1 34.0 14.1 34.0 -58.4 -58.4 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Lic., Fees & Misc. 9.8 Hits: 1
MRU-2020-06.pdf 110.9 -92.6 Total Non-Tax Revenue 35.5 (1.0) 664.9 801.6 n.a. -17.0 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 185.1 185.1 0.0 0.0 Lic., Fees & Misc. 42.6 Hits: 1
MRU-2020-04.pdf n.a. -41.5 Total Non-Tax Revenue 175.9 240.4 577.6 768.7 -26.8 -24.9 State Store Fund Transfers 0.0 0.0 185.1 185.1 0.0 0.0 Lic., Fees & Misc. 164.6 Hits: 1
Monthly_Economic_Update_Table_December_2020.pdf level for U.S. and PA-NJ-DE-MD. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pennsylvania Economic Indicators United States Economic Indicators 1. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics- Survey of Households. 2. Year-over-year increase in payroll Hits: 1
Monthly_Economic_Update_September_2023.pdf level for U.S. and PA-NJ-DE-MD. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pennsylvania Economic Indicators United States Economic Indicators 1. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics- Survey of Households. 2. Year-over-year increase in payroll Hits: 1
Monthly_Economic_Update_September_2021_Indicators.pdf level for U.S. and PA-NJ-DE-MD. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pennsylvania Economic Indicators United States Economic Indicators 1. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics- Survey of Households. 2. Year-over-year increase in payroll Hits: 1
Monthly_Economic_Update_October_2021_Indicators.pdf level for U.S. and PA-NJ-DE-MD. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pennsylvania Economic Indicators United States Economic Indicators 1. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics- Survey of Households. 2. Year-over-year increase in payroll Hits: 1
Monthly_Economic_Update_October_2021.pdf level for U.S. and PA-NJ-DE-MD. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pennsylvania Economic Indicators United States Economic Indicators 1. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics- Survey of Households. 2. Year-over-year increase in payroll Hits: 1
Monthly_Economic_Update_November_2021.pdf level for U.S. and PA-NJ-DE-MD. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pennsylvania Economic Indicators United States Economic Indicators 1. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics- Survey of Households. 2. Year-over-year increase in payroll Hits: 1
Monthly_Economic_Update_May_2022.pdf level for U.S. and PA-NJ-DE-MD. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pennsylvania Economic Indicators United States Economic Indicators 1. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics- Survey of Households. 2. Year-over-year increase in payroll Hits: 1
Monthly_Economic_Update_March_2022.pdf level for U.S. and PA-NJ-DE-MD. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pennsylvania Economic Indicators United States Economic Indicators 1. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics- Survey of Households. 2. Year-over-year increase in payroll Hits: 1
Monthly_Economic_Update_June_2023.pdf level for U.S. and PA-NJ-DE-MD. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pennsylvania Economic Indicators United States Economic Indicators 1. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics- Survey of Households. 2. Year-over-year increase in payroll Hits: 1
Monthly_Economic_Update_June_2021_Indicators.pdf level for U.S. and PA-NJ-DE-MD. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pennsylvania Economic Indicators United States Economic Indicators 1. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics- Survey of Households. 2. Year-over-year increase in payroll Hits: 1
Monthly_Economic_Update_June_2021.pdf level for U.S. and PA-NJ-DE-MD. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pennsylvania Economic Indicators United States Economic Indicators 1. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics- Survey of Households. 2. Year-over-year increase in payroll Hits: 1
Monthly_Economic_Update_July_2023.pdf level for U.S. and PA-NJ-DE-MD. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pennsylvania Economic Indicators United States Economic Indicators 1. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics- Survey of Households. 2. Year-over-year increase in payroll Hits: 1
Monthly_Economic_Update_July_2021_Indicators.pdf level for U.S. and PA-NJ-DE-MD. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pennsylvania Economic Indicators United States Economic Indicators 1. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics- Survey of Households. 2. Year-over-year increase in payroll Hits: 1
Monthly_Economic_Update_January_2021_Indicators.pdf level for U.S. and PA-NJ-DE-MD. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pennsylvania Economic Indicators United States Economic Indicators 1. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics- Survey of Households. 2. Year-over-year increase in payroll Hits: 1
Monthly_Economic_Update_Indicators_February_2022.pdf level for U.S. and PA-NJ-DE-MD. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pennsylvania Economic Indicators United States Economic Indicators 1. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics- Survey of Households. 2. Year-over-year increase in payroll Hits: 1
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Monthly_Economic_Update_December_2020.pdf level for U.S. and PA-NJ-DE-MD. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pennsylvania Economic Indicators United States Economic Indicators 1. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics- Survey of Households. 2. Year-over-year increase in payroll Hits: 1
Monthly_Economic_Update_August_2023.pdf level for U.S. and PA-NJ-DE-MD. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pennsylvania Economic Indicators United States Economic Indicators 1. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics- Survey of Households. 2. Year-over-year increase in payroll Hits: 1
Monthly_Economic_Update_August_2021.pdf level for U.S. and PA-NJ-DE-MD. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pennsylvania Economic Indicators United States Economic Indicators 1. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics- Survey of Households. 2. Year-over-year increase in payroll Hits: 1
Monthly_Economic_Update_April_25_2023.pdf level for U.S. and PA-NJ-DE-MD. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pennsylvania Economic Indicators United States Economic Indicators 1. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics- Survey of Households. 2. Year-over-year increase in payroll Hits: 1
Monthly_Economic_Update_April_2021_Indicators.pdf level for U.S. and PA-NJ-DE-MD. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pennsylvania Economic Indicators United States Economic Indicators 1. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics- Survey of Households. 2. Year-over-year increase in payroll Hits: 1
mid-year-FY16-17-press-release.pdf A presentation discussing the IFO’s economic forecast and the revisions to the revenue estimate is available at www.ifo.state.pa.us. Contact: Matthew Knittel, 717-230-8293 # # # Author: MJR Company: Microsoft CreationDate: 2017-01-25 21:08:58 Creator Hits: 1
mid-year-FY14-15-press-release.pdf The IFO’s presentation discussing the economic forecast and the revisions to the revenue estimate is available at www.ifo.state.pa.us. Contact: Matthew Knittel, 717-230-8293 # # # Author: mryan CreationDate: 2015-01-28 16:56:57 Creator: PScript5.dll Hits: 1
mid-year-FY14-15-presentation.pdf FY 2015‐16 Revenue Outlook 28.Jan.2015 27 Questions/Discussion Presentation to be Posted at IFO website www.ifo.state.pa.us Author: mryan CreationDate: 2015-02-02 18:43:37 Creator: PScript5.dll Version 5.2.2 ModDate: 2015- Hits: 1
Initial_Revenue_Update_May_2023_Final.pdf ruling on student loan forgiveness May 24, 2023 17 Presentation is Posted to IFO Website Questions? Submit to contact@ifo.state.pa.us Follow us on Twitter (@ind_fisc_office) or sign up on the IFO website to receive notifications about new releases Hits: 1
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Initial_Estimate_May_2017_Press_Release.pdf revenue estimate, which includes a discussion of the economic outlook, is posted on the IFO’s website at www.ifo.state.pa.us. Follow the Independent Fiscal Office on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ind_fisc_office. Contact: Matthew Knittel, 717-230-8293 Hits: 1
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Briefing_Info_May_3_2016.pdf discussing the revenue projections and Pennsylvania’s economic outlook will be available on the IFO’s website at www.ifo.state.pa.us. A separate document will describe the methods and data used to make the projections. Author: mryan CreationDate: 2016- Hits: 1
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