Past State and Local Fiscal Outlook Reports and Related Products

Past State and Local Fiscal Outlook Reports

State and Local Governments' Fiscal Outlook: April 2012 Update GAO-12-523SP (April 2, 2012)

State and Local Governments' Fiscal Outlook: April 2011 Update GAO-11-495SP (April 6, 2011)

State and Local Governments' Fiscal Outlook: March 2010 Update GAO-10-358 (March 2, 2010)

Update of State and Local Government Fiscal Pressures: GAO-09-320R (January 26, 2009)

State and Local Fiscal Challenges: Rising Health Care Costs Drive Long-term and Immediate Pressures GAO-09-210T (November 19, 2008)

State and Local Governments: Growing Fiscal Challenges Will Emerge during the Next 10 Years GAO-08-317 (January 22, 2008)

State and Local Governments: Persistent Fiscal Challenges Will Likely Emerge within the Next Decade GAO-07-1080SP (July 18, 2007)

 

Related GAO Products on State and Local Fiscal Conditions

State and Local Government Pension Plans: Economic Downturn Spur Efforts to Address Costs and Sustainability GAO-12-322 (March 2, 2012)

State and Local Governments: Knowledge of Past Recessions Can Inform Future Federal Fiscal Assistance GAO-11-401 (March 31, 2011)

Medicaid: Improving Responsiveness of Federal Assistance to States during Economic Downturns GAO-11-395 (March 31, 2011)

Recovery Act: Opportunities to Improve Management and Strengthen Accountability over States' and Localities' Uses of Funds GAO-10-999 (September 20, 2010)

State and Local Government Pension Plans: Governance Practices and Long-term Investment Strategies Have Evolved Gradually as Plans Take On Increased Investment Risk GAO-10-754 (August 24, 2010)

State and Local Governments: Fiscal Pressures Could Have Implications for Future Delivery of Intergovernmental Programs GAO-10-899 (July 30, 2010)

Recovery Act: States' and Localities' Uses of Funds and Actions Needed to Address Implementation Challenges and Bolster Accountability GAO-10-604 (May 26, 2010)

Recovery Act: One Year Later, States' and Localities' Uses of Funds and Opportunities to Strengthen Accountability GAO-10-437 (March 3, 2010)

Recovery Act: Status of States' and Localities' Use of Funds and Efforts to Ensure Accountability GAO-10-231 (December 10, 2009)

Recovery Act: Recipient Reported Jobs Data Provide Some Insight into Use of Recovery Act Funding, but Data Quality and Reporting Issues Need Attention GAO-10-223 (November 19, 2009)

Recovery Act: Funds Continue to Provide Fiscal Relief to States and Localities, While Accountability and Reporting Challenges Need to Be Fully Addressed GAO-09-1016 (September 23, 2009)

Recovery Act: States' and Localities' Current and Planned Uses of Funds While Facing Fiscal Stresses GAO-09-829 (July 8, 2009)

Recovery Act: As Initial Implementation Unfolds in States and Localities, Continued Attention to Accountability Issues Is Essential GAO-09-580 (April 23, 2009)

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: GAO's Role in Helping to Ensure Accountability and Transparency GAO-09-453T (March 5, 2009)

State and Local Government Pension Plans: Current Structure and Funded Status GAO-08-983T (July 10, 2008)

State and Local Government Retiree Benefits: Current Funded Status of Pension and Health Benefits GAO-08-223 (Jan 29, 2008)

Medicaid: Strategies to Help States Address Increased Expenditures during Economic Downturns GAO-07-97 (October 18, 2006)

Federal Assistance: Temporary State Fiscal Relief GAO-04-736R (May 7, 2004)