The Adverse Consequences of Philadelphia’s Continuing Population Loss report examines the City’s declining population and the economic and fiscal risks associated with sustained outmigration. It highlights the impact on the tax base, service demand, and long-term financial stability.

The Caution: Severe Threats to Philadelphia’s Fund Balance Ahead report warns of looming financial risks despite the City’s sixth consecutive year of a positive General Fund balance. It highlights key challenges, including welfare reform, international economic instability, and upcoming labor contract negotiations, which could significantly impact the City’s fiscal stability.

PICA’s Look Before You Leap? The Fiscal Situation that Awaits the Next Mayor report from FY07 outlines the financial challenges facing Philadelphia’s next mayor, including pension costs, healthcare expenses, and infrastructure needs. It warns of a declining general fund balance and rising long-term financial obligations.

The Fund Balance and Reserve Fund Comparison report evaluates Philadelphia’s financial reserves, comparing them to other cities and highlighting the City’s relatively low fund balance levels. It assesses the City’s general fund balance and budget stabilization reserve against best practices, emphasizing the risks of insufficient reserves.

The Thirty Years of Financial Oversight report reviews PICA’s role in stabilizing Philadelphia’s finances from 1991 to 2021. The report highlights PICA’s contributions to deficit reduction, budgetary oversight, and fiscal reforms that improved the City’s long-term financial health.

PICA’s Continuing Economic Decline: A Foreboding Future for Philadelphia white paper from FY97 examines the city’s ongoing job and population losses, highlighting the risks these trends pose to revenue generation and service delivery. The report underscores the urgency of reversing economic decline to maintain fiscal stability and sustain critical public services.

PICA’s Staff Report on The Five-Year Financial Plan for FY25-29 presents Philadelphia’s fiscal outlook, revenue and expenditure projections, and potential budgetary risks over a five-year period.

PICA’s Staff Report on The Five-Year Financial Plan for FY24-28 presents a financial roadmap for the City of Philadelphia, outlining revenue projections, expenditure trends, and key fiscal challenges. The plan highlights major risks such as economic volatility, pension funding, and overtime costs while proposing strategies for maintaining fiscal stability.

PICA’s Staff Report on The Five-Year Financial Plan for FY23-27 outlines Philadelphia’s fiscal projections, budget priorities, and potential financial risks while emphasizing revenue growth and expenditure management.

PICA’s Staff Report on The Five-Year Financial Plan for FY22-26 sets Philadelphia’s financial trajectory for fiscal years 2022-2026, incorporating economic recovery strategies, budgetary adjustments, and financial risk assessments.

PICA’s Staff Report on The Five-Year Financial Plan for FY22-26 (Revised Oct) updates Philadelphia’s financial projections, incorporating adjustments to tax revenue forecasts, expenditure allocations, and fund balance estimates.

PICA’s Staff Report on The Five-Year Financial Plan for FY19-23 (Revised Nov) updates Philadelphia’s financial outlook, adjusting revenue projections, expenditure forecasts, and fund balance estimates to reflect changing economic conditions and policy priorities.