The drop represents a combined $587 billion decline from fiscal year 2008. Decreases were reported in nearly all revenue categories. Corporate income tax revenues fell more than 19 percent while individual income taxes dipped 11 percent.
Combined figures for state and local governments showed the largest revenue declines in the following states:
| State | 2009 Revenue | % Change from FY 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $22.5 billion | -45.8% |
| Ohio | $58.6 billion | -42.0% |
| Alaska | $11.7 billion | -39.3% |
| Colorado | $28.8 billion | -39.0% |
| Oregon | $19 billion | -35.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $72.3 billion | -34.1% |
| California | $232.2 billion | -34.1% |
| Utah | $16.4 billion | -28.5% |
| New York | $175.6 billion | -27.4% |
| Illinois | $75.9 billion | -27.3% |
Despite the decreased revenues, expenditures climbed slightly -- 4.6 percent -- in fiscal year 2009. Areas experiencing increases include unemployment compensation (86 percent), insurance benefits and repayments (17.9 percent) and insurance trust expenditures (17.9 percent).
Debt rose, accordingly, with a 5.1 percent combined increase for state and local governments.
Other highlights from the data include:
- Revenue from the federal government jumped 12.3 percent
- Spending for highways accounted for more than 10 percent of expenditures in North Dakota, South Dakota and Alaska
- Education spending comprised 28.7 percent of expenditures across all state and local governments
Select a state below to view a summary of financial figures for state and local governments. Additional data is available on the bureau's website.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau
