Governor Corbett introduced his 2013 budget proposal on February 7th, 2012. This web page serves as a broad overview of the State’s budget, including current and future revenue expectations, departmental expenditures, and policy proposals. I hope that you find this guide helpful as the debate in Harrisburg moves forward over the next few months. If you have any questions about the materials provided here, or other budget information please contact me at ferlo@pasenate.com and I will try to provide you with timely answers.
Senator Ferlo addressed the Senate on May 9th regarding funding for human services programs. See his remarks by clicking here.
Overview of State Budget
Pennsylvania’s annual operating budget is comprised of many different funds, revenue sources and expenditures. The budget must be adopted by the Constitutionally mandated date of June 30th. The total operating budget is over $60 billion; of which the State’s General Fund and federal funds make up the majority. The largest expenses from the state operating budget are in the Departments of Public Welfare (38.8% of General Fund expenses), Education (35.3% of General Fund expenses), and Transportation ($5.8 billion in expenses from the Motor License Fund and federal funds).
Click on the Links to Read More:
- Full Statement from Senator Ferlo about Governor Corbett’s Proposed 2012-13 Budget
- Revenue Expectations
- Department of Education, Higher Education, and PHEAA
- Department of Public Welfare
- Department of Transportation and the Motor License Fund
- Department of Community and Economic Development
- Full Summary of the Governor’s Budget Request