Reports




  1. September 26, 2019
    This report supports the Standing Committee on Estimates’ review of the Ministry of Education’s 2019-20 Expenditure Estimates.
  2. September 24, 2019
    The report assesses the financial and economic implications of the government’s new childcare tax credit: the ‘Childcare Access and Relief from Expenses’ or ‘CARE’ tax credit.
  3. July 29, 2019
    The FAO’s 2018-19 annual report summarizes the FAO’s activities during his first year in office to support all MPPs of the Legislative Assembly.
  4. June 25, 2019
    This report is a commentary that assesses the impact of an economic downturn on the government’s budget plan.
  5. May 27, 2019
    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.
  6. May 22, 2019
    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.
  7. April 2, 2019
    This report compares the LIFT credit to a minimum wage increase.
  8. March 19, 2019
    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.
  9. March 6, 2019
    This report provides an updated assessment of Ontario’s health spending.
  10. February 26, 2019
    This report reviews Ontario’s spending requirements for the 2018-2019 Supply Bill.