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PICA Staff Report on QCMR

QCMR Report FY06 Q1

The first quarter FY06 QCMR projects a General Fund balance of $142.5 million, a $120.3 million improvement from the Five-Year Plan, due to strong tax revenues and expenditure control. However, rising employee benefits and fuel costs present ongoing financial risks.

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QCMR Report FY06 Q2

The second quarter FY06 QCMR projects a General Fund balance of $168.6 million, driven by increased tax revenues and reduced obligations. However, federal funding shortfalls for human services and rising pension costs remain key risks.

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QCMR Report FY06 Q3

The third quarter FY06 QCMR maintains a projected General Fund balance of $168.6 million, with stable revenues and obligations aligning with Five-Year Plan projections. However, long-term concerns about rising pension, healthcare, and debt service costs persist.

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QCMR Report FY06 Q4

The fourth quarter FY06 QCMR projects General Fund revenues at $3.53 billion, matching the Five-Year Plan projection, while obligations remain at $3.44 billion, with no change from prior estimates. The year-end fund balance is projected at $201.6 million, which exceeds the minimum Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recommendation but remains below long-term stability targets.

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QCMR Report FY05 Q4

The fourth quarter FY05 QCMR reports a projected General Fund balance of $26.7 million, in line with the Five-Year Plan. However, growing pension and health care costs, coupled with revenue reliance on volatile sources, pose long-term risks.

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QCMR Report FY23 Q3

The third quarter FY23 QCMR projects General Fund revenues at $5.89 billion, $189.7 million above the Five-Year Plan, while obligations have risen to $6.08 billion, $237.3 million higher than projected. The year-end fund balance is projected at $614.9 million, $242.7 million above prior estimates, representing 10.1% of obligations​.

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QCMR Report FY23 Q4

The fourth quarter FY23 QCMR projects General Fund revenues at $5.93 billion, $224.8 million above the Five-Year Plan, while obligations have increased to $6.06 billion, $214.8 million higher than expected. The final year-end fund balance is estimated at $682.5 million, $310.3 million above the Five-Year Plan estimate, representing 11.3% of obligations​.

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QCMR Report FY24 Q2

The second quarter FY24 QCMR projects General Fund revenues at $5.94 billion, $68.0 million below the Five-Year Plan, while obligations have increased to $6.46 billion, $262.0 million higher than projected. The year-end fund balance is now projected at $504.0 million, $24.0 million lower than the Five-Year Plan, representing 8.5% of revenues​.

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QCMR Report FY24 Q3

The third quarter FY24 QCMR projects General Fund revenues at $5.94 billion, $76.0 million below the Five-Year Plan, while obligations have increased to $6.41 billion, $222.0 million higher than projected. The year-end fund balance is projected at $537.0 million, $8.0 million above the Five-Year Plan, representing 9.0% of revenues​.

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QCMR Report FY24 Q4

The fourth quarter FY24 QCMR projects General Fund revenues at $5.95 billion, $66.5 million below the Five-Year Plan, while obligations have increased to $6.34 billion, $140.1 million higher than projected. The final year-end fund balance is estimated at $628.0 million, $99.0 million above the Five-Year Plan, representing 10.6% of revenues​.

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QCMR Report FY25 Q1

The first-quarter FY25 QCMR projects General Fund revenues at $6.26 billion, $16.0 million lower than the Five-Year Plan, while obligations are projected at $6.59 billion, $225.0 million higher than expected. The year-end fund balance is now projected at $642.5 million, $74.0 million higher than the Five-Year Plan estimate, representing 10.3% of revenues​.

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QCMR Report FY25 Q2

The second-quarter FY25 QCMR projects General Fund revenues at $6.27 billion, $11.7 million higher than the Q1 projection but still below the Five-Year Plan, while obligations have increased to $6.66 billion, $294.8 million higher than expected. The year-end fund balance is now projected at $584.3 million, $15.9 million higher than the Five-Year Plan but $58.2 million lower than the Q1 projection, representing 9.3% of revenues​.

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