2009-2010 State Budget and Beyond Background Revenues did not meet budget estimates for FY 2008-09 —
Projected: $28.78 Billion
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Actual: $25.53 Billion
We spent approximately $2.24 Billion more than we collected We expect revenues to be flat or slightly below $25 Billion for the upcoming fiscal year —
Largest shortfall came from the state’s Personal Income Tax (PIT) which was more than $1.29 Billon below estimate
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The state’s unemployment numbers, now over 10 percent, were a contributing factor in the decline
Stimulus funds alone are not enough to fill the projected budget deficits over the next two fiscal years
Current Status We passed a $27.79 Billion budget on October 9, 2009 —
Approximately 2 percent less than the previous year
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