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Proposed FY26-30 Five-Year Plan Fiscal Highlights
The City projects declining fund balances and annual operating deficits through FY29, before returning to surplus in FY30, with reserves falling below recommended thresholds in most years. Revenue is expected to grow by 9.6% over the Plan period, while spending will rise just 1.9%, driven largely by wage and benefit costs. The Plan includes $337…
Fact Sheet: The City of Philadelphia’s Proposed FY25-29 Five-Year Plan
PICA’s Fact Sheet on the City of Philadelphia’s Proposed Five-Year Financial Plan (FY25-29) provides a forward-looking assessment of the City of Philadelphia’s expected revenues, expenditures, and financial strategy. The plan projects a decline in the General Fund balance from $486 million in FY25 to $14 million in FY29, with operating deficits in all years and a total of $10 billion committed to capital projects.
Fact Sheet: Submitted FY25-29 Five-Year Plan
PICA’s Fact Sheet on the City of Philadelphia’s Submitted Five-Year Financial Plan (FY25-29) reflects updates made following budget negotiations, incorporating revised revenue and expenditure estimates. The plan projects a General Fund balance decline from $569 million in FY25 to $66 million in FY29, includes operating deficits in all years, and commits over $10 billion to capital projects.
Resumen Ejecutivo del Plan Quinquenal de la Ciudad de Filadelfia AF25-29
El informe del personal de PICA recomienda la aprobación del Plan Quinquenal de los Años Fiscales 2025-2029 de la Ciudad de Filadelfia, ya que cumple con los criterios de la Ley de PICA. Destaca saldos de fondos positivos, una calificación crediticia mejorada, contribuciones al Fondo de Estabilización Presupuestaria y el progreso hacia la plena financiación del sistema de pensionesResumen-Ejecutivo-PICA-….