The Commonwealth collected $1.99 billion in General Fund revenues for November, an increase of $179.2 million (9.9%) compared to November 2015. Fiscal year-to-date revenues were $10.84 billion, an increase of $160.9 million (1.5%) from the prior year.
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.
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.
The Commonwealth collected $2.23 billion in General Fund revenues for October, an increase of $102.9 million (4.8%) compared to October 2015.
Fiscal year-to-date revenues were $8.85 billion, a decrease of $18.4 million (-0.2%) from the prior year.
The IFO produces this report to facilitate comparison of its quarterly revenue estimates with actual revenue collections. The report also provides context for the variances between estimates and actual collections.
Fiscal Year 2016-17
2016 Q3 (July to September 2016)
The Commonwealth collected $2.63 billion in General Fund revenues for September, a decrease of $106.5 million (-3.9%) compared to September 2015.
Fiscal year-to-date revenues were $6.61 billion, a decrease of $121.2 million (-1.8%) from the prior year.
Section 604-B(a)(8) of Act 100 of 2016 (Act of July 20, 2016, P.L. 849, No. 100) requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to:
Provide a cost analysis for the current fiscal year and remaining subsequent fiscal years of the impact of each proposed collective bargaining agreement under the jurisdiction of the Governor prior to execution, including the costs to cover public employee wages, benefits, pensions and working conditions that have been reduced in writing under section 701 of the act of July 23, 1970 (P.L. 563, No. 195), known as the Public Employe Relations Act.
Section 604-B(a)(8) of Act 100 of 2016 (Act of July 20, 2016, P.L. 849, No. 100) requires the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) to:
Provide a cost analysis for the current fiscal year and remaining subsequent fiscal years of the impact of each proposed collective bargaining agreement under the jurisdiction of the Governor prior to execution, including the costs to cover public employee wages, benefits, pensions and working conditions that have been reduced in writing under section 701 of the act of July 23, 1970 (P.L. 563, No. 195), known as the Public Employe Relations Act.
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Discusses performance-based budgeting and how it could be integrated into Pennsylvania's budget process.
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Highlights how other states are effectively using performance measures in their budget systems.
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Includes a prototype report which could be used in agency budget hearings and provides a method for quick integration.