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Budget & Economic Forecast. November 2013. MINNESOTA MANAGEMENT & BUDGET mmb.state.mn.us. December 5, 2013. $825 Million Budget Balance Projected for FY 2014-15. U.S Economic Outlook is Slightly Weaker. Source: Global Insight ( GI ). Minnesota’s Economy Remains Strong.
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Budget & Economic Forecast November 2013 MINNESOTA MANAGEMENT & BUDGET mmb.state.mn.us December 5, 2013
U.S Economic Outlook is Slightly Weaker Source:Global Insight (GI)
Revenue Forecast Uncertainties • Federal policy issues • Early 2014 fiscal policy deadlines • Federal reserve actions • Continuing economic recovery • Manufacturing • Construction • Income shifting in response to federal taxes • More revenue from less predictable sources • Non-wage income • Corporate profits
Positive Forecasts Have Restored Reserves and Repaid Accounting Shifts
FY 2016-17 Planning Estimates Improve * Spending not adjusted for general inflation – adjusting for inflation would increase spending by $384 million in 2016 and $790 million in 2017