This report is a commentary that assesses the impact of an economic downturn on the government’s budget plan.
The purpose of the report is to assist members of the Standing Committee on Estimates as they review the 2019-20 Expenditure Estimates of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care starting on Tuesday, May 28.
Based on the FAO’s outlook for slower economic and revenue growth, and incorporating the government’s spending plans, the FAO projects Ontario’s budget deficit would decrease to $10.8 billion in 2019-20, down modestly from $11.7 billion in 2018-19.
This is a commentary that reviews Ontario’s service fees. The FAO compiled a list of over 1,100 service fees charged by the Province.
This report is a commentary that provides an updated comparison of Ontario government revenue, spending, deficit and net debt with that of other provinces.
The Fall 2018 Economic and Budget Outlook provides the FAO’s latest economic forecast and an updated assessment of the Province’s fiscal outlook.
This report finds that by cancelling the cap and trade program, the Province’s annual budget balance will worsen by a cumulative total of $3.0 billion over the next four years.
This is an update on Ontario’s credit rating, which is determined by four major international credit rating agencies, based on their assessments of the province’s economic and financial outlook.
In this commentary, the FAO estimates the Ontario government will spend approximately $41.4 billion on salaries and wages of approximately 650,000 people in 2018.
The report summarizes the FAO’s activities in support of all members of the Legislative Assembly undertaken during the 2017-2018 fiscal year.
This report provides the FAO’s latest assessment of Ontario’s economy and the government’s fiscal outlook.
This report reviews the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s (OLG) sale of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Gaming Bundle.
This report reviews how the Province measures the effectiveness of its business support programs.
This report reviews the Ontario-Quebec Electricity Trade Agreement, which is a seven-year agreement between Ontario and Quebec that runs from 2017 to 2023.
This report provides an updated assessment of Ontario health spending in advance of the upcoming 2018 Ontario Budget.