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PICA Staff Report on QCMR

QCMR Report FY15 Q3

The third quarter FY15 QCMR projects General Fund revenues at $3.79 billion, $636.0 million below the Five-Year Plan, while obligations have remained steady at $3.87 billion, $659.0 million lower than expected. The year-end fund balance is projected at $142.4 million, $74.0 million above prior estimates, despite persistent cost pressures from labor agreements and rising indemnities costs​.

PICA Staff Report on QCMR

QCMR Report FY15 Q4

The fourth quarter FY15 QCMR reports General Fund revenues at $3.77 billion, a $658.3 million decline from the original Five-Year Plan due largely to the unrealized Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) sale. Obligations are projected at $3.84 billion, reflecting a $683.7 million reduction, with a final year-end fund balance of $144.8 million.

PICA Staff Report on QCMR

QCMR Report FY16 Q1

The first quarter FY16 QCMR projects General Fund revenues at $3.93 billion, $24.0 million above the Five-Year Plan, while obligations have risen to $4.02 billion, $23.3 million higher than projected. The year-end fund balance is projected at $82.2 million, $12.9 million above the Five-Year Plan estimate.

PICA Staff Report on QCMR

QCMR Report FY14 Q3

The third quarter FY14 QCMR projects General Fund revenues at $3.84 billion, $107.0 million above the Five-Year Plan, with obligations projected at $3.99 billion, $98.7 million higher than planned. The year-end fund balance is expected to be $119.8 million, reflecting an improved fiscal position.

PICA Staff Report on QCMR

QCMR Report FY14 Q4

The fourth quarter FY14 QCMR projects General Fund revenues at $3.82 billion, $88.1 million above the Five-Year Plan, while obligations increased by $21.9 million. The year-end fund balance is estimated at $184.7 million, reflecting stronger-than-expected revenue performance.

PICA Staff Report on QCMR

QCMR Report FY15 Q1

The first quarter FY15 QCMR projects General Fund revenues at $4.47 billion, $45.7 million above the Five-Year Plan, while obligations are projected at $4.56 billion, $36.4 million higher than expected. The year-end fund balance is projected at $135.5 million, $67.1 million higher than the Five-Year Plan estimate, representing 3.0% of obligations.

PICA Staff Report on QCMR

QCMR Report FY15 Q2

The second quarter FY15 QCMR projects General Fund revenues at $3.79 billion, $639.3 million below the Five-Year Plan, while obligations have decreased to $3.87 billion, $659.2 million lower than projected. The year-end fund balance is now projected at $146.1 million, $77.8 million above the Five-Year Plan projection, but impacted by the failure to sell Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW)​.

PICA Staff Report on QCMR

QCMR Report FY12 Q4

The fourth quarter FY12 QCMR projects General Fund revenues at $3.54 billion, $19.5 million above the Five-Year Plan, with obligations now $8.1 million higher than projected. The final year-end fund balance is estimated at $70.2 million, reflecting improved financial performance.

PICA Staff Report on QCMR

QCMR Report FY13 Q1

The first quarter FY13 QCMR projects General Fund revenues at $3.59 billion, an increase of $23.6 million over the Five-Year Plan, but also notes obligations exceeding estimates by $34.9 million. The projected year-end fund balance is $117.9 million, which is $36.5 million above the original Plan estimate.

PICA Staff Report on QCMR

QCMR Report FY13 Q2

The second quarter FY13 QCMR projects General Fund revenues at $3.61 billion, $50.7 million above the Five-Year Plan, but obligations also increased by $31.7 million. The projected year-end fund balance is now $114.9 million, slightly lower than in Q1 but still above the Plan estimate.

PICA Staff Report on QCMR

QCMR Report FY13 Q3

The third quarter FY13 QCMR projects General Fund revenues at $3.68 billion, $107.8 million above the Five-Year Plan, while obligations have risen $95.3 million above estimates. The year-end fund balance is projected at $140.9 million, an increase of $59.6 million from the original Plan projection.

PICA Staff Report on QCMR

QCMR Report FY14 Q2

The second quarter FY14 QCMR projects General Fund revenues at $3.82 billion, $92.9 million above the Five-Year Plan, while obligations are projected to increase by $102.9 million. The year-end fund balance is projected at $101.5 million, reflecting a modest increase in fiscal reserves.

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