State Fiscal Outlook: Minnesota and the Nation

State Fiscal Outlook: Minnesota and the Nation

One MinnesotaJanuary 9, 2013

Scott PattisonExecutive Director

National Association of State Budget Officers

444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 642 • Washington, DC 20001 • (202) 624-5382 • www.nasbo.org

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Current Fiscal Situation:

Overview

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State Fiscal Overview

The “Great Recession” was an extremely difficult fiscal period for states in all regions

Fiscal 2013 projections show aggregate expenditures and revenues continue to improve For many states, general fund revenues and expenditures still

below fiscal 2008

States recovering, but not recovered; resources remain tight

Federal uncertainty in a number of areas Federal spending expected to decline

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Federal Overhang…

Sequestration Cuts now scheduled for March 1, 2013

Debt Ceiling will need to be raised in February or March

Many program authorizations set to expire

“Grand bargain” Tax Reform?

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Indicators

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3 Years of Slow GF Growth Following 2 Years of Declines

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-6

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4

6

8

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12

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General Fund Expenditure Growth (%)

*35-year historical average rate of growth is 5.6 percent *Fiscal ‘13 numbers are appropriated Source: NASBO Fall 2012 Fiscal Survey of States

* Average

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FY 2013 Appropriated Spending Still $5.9 Billion Below FY 2008

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Source: NASBO Fall 2012 Fiscal Survey of States

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State Revenue Continues to Grow in 3rd Quarter, but at Slower Rate

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-15

-10

-5

0

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10

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1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012%

Year-Over-Year Real Change inQuarterly State Tax Revenue

Total

Source: Fiscal Studies Program, Rockefeller Institute of Government; U.S. Census Bureau

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FY 2013 General Fund Revenue is Expected to Surpass FY 2008 by $13B

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Source: NASBO Fall 2012 Fiscal Survey of States

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Minnesota GF Revenue:1997-2012

Source: NASBO State Expenditure Report

(estimated)

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States Enact $6.9 Billion in Additional Taxes and Fees

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States Continue To Rebuild Budgetary Reserves After Recession

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Balances inMN and Selected States

Source: NASBO Dec. 2011 Fiscal Survey of States

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Budget Cuts Made After the Budget Passed

($ millions)

Source: NASBO Fall 2012 Fiscal Survey

Minimal Midyear Budget Cuts in FY 2012, 8 States Cut $1.7 Billion

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Strategies Used to Reduce or Eliminate Budget Gaps, FY 2013

Reduce Local Aid: 8 states

Layoffs: 9 states

Furloughs: 3 states

Cuts to Employee Benefits: 9 states

Across-the-Board Cuts: 13 states

Targeted Cuts: 21 states

Rainy Day Fund: 4 states

Reorganize Agencies: 10 statesSource: NASBO Fall 2012 Fiscal Survey of States

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Economic Overview

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Unemployment Ratein MN and Selected States

Source: U. S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics

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National Unemployment Rate Compared to MN

18

%

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Background on State Spending Trends

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Spending by Funding Source(Percentage)

General Funds39.8%

Federal Funds31.2%

Other State Funds26.5% Bonds

2.5%

Total State Expenditures By Funding Source, Estimated Fiscal 2012


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MN Spending by Funding Source (Percentage)


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MN Total State Expenditures

K-1223.3%

Higher Education9.4%

Medicaid26.7%

Public Assistance1.3%

Corrections1.5%

Transportation10.7%

All Other27.0%

MN Total Expenditures by Function, Estimated Fiscal 2012


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Total Expenditures Percentage Growth in Spending Categories Over 10 Years

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31.8 33.9 34.5

44.8 47.7

59.7 60.9

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Percentage Growth in Spending CategoriesBetween Fiscal 2003 and Fiscal 2012 (Total Funds)

Public Assist. Higher Ed K-12 Corrections Transport. Total All Other Medicaid

Sources: NASBO State Expenditure Reports

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General Fund: Medicaid & Education 64.3%

Elementary & Secondary Education

34.7%


Medicaid19.6%


Corrections7.0%

Transportation0.5%

All Other26.6%

General Fund Expenditures by Function, Estimated Fiscal 2012


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MN General Fund: Medicaid & Education 76.4%

K-1236.8%


Medicaid23.4%


Corrections2.5%

Transportation0.3%

All Other19.9%

General Fund Expenditures by Function, Estimated Fiscal 2012


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General Fund Percentage Growth in Spending Categories Over 10 Years

-10.1

8 11.7

30.6 31.5 34.4

45.853.2

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Percentage Growth in Spending CategoriesBetween Fiscal 2003 and Fiscal 2012 (General Funds)

Public Assist. Higher Ed Transport. K-12 Corrections Total All Other Medicaid

Sources: NASBO State Expenditure Reports

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State Spending from Federal Funds

Elementary & Secondary Education

10.9%


Medicaid43.9%


Corrections0.2%

Transportation8.0%

All Other30.9%

Federal Funds Spending, Estimated Fiscal 2012


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MN State Spending from Federal Funds

K-1210.1%

Higher Education

0.1%

Medicaid49.5%


Corrections0.1%

Transportation5.2%

All Other32.3%

Federal Funds Spending, Estimated Fiscal 2012


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Promising Practices

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Promising Financial Management Practices

Use contingencies Prudent use of debt Rainy day funds and reserves One time only revenue for one time only! Use of performance information Avoiding bad practices in good times

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Focus on Outcomes

Focus on results and outcomes

Spend funds for effective programs

Improve management

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Model: The “Drilling Rig”

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Outlook

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State Fiscal Outlook

Austere state budgets for at least the next several years (Slow revenue growth, ARRA declines, economic uncertainty)

Health care reform, federal government will have an impact

Tough competition for general funds and limited federal funds

Dealing with long-term liabilities

States will continue to make painful choices

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Scott Pattison

(202) 624-8804

[email protected]

State Fiscal Outlook: Minnesota and the Nation

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