Summary
Philadelphia relies on more than $1B in intergovernmental revenue each year, with the largest share coming from the PICA Tax, which supports flexible General Fund spending. Over the past decade, ROG grew at a compound annual rate of 5.9 percent, driven primarily by economic growth and wage gains, though non-PICA sources like federal and state funds grew more slowly. Looking ahead, ROG is projected to grow at a slower pace, with nearly two-thirds expected to come from the PICA Tax, making continued monitoring essential given its importance to both the General Fund and key service-related funds.