Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy
For Immediate Release
May 13, 2009
For more information: Grant Bosse (603) 748-3659
For Immediate Release
May 13, 2009
For more information: Grant Bosse (603) 748-3659
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Josiah Bartlett Center Studies Local Impact of State Budget
Charts revenue lost in every town and school district in New Hampshire
(CONCORD) The Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy today released its study of the local impact of the state budget, as approved by the New Hampshire House. The House Budget suspends the 40-year old Revenue Sharing Program under Chapter 31-A, and provides no funds for State Building Aid. Based on 2008 revenues to each town and the amount scheduled to be awarded to each school district, the Josiah Bartlett Center is able to provide local budget writers with the projected impact of the pending state budget.
"Budgets are about choices, and as the State Senate takes up this budget, it should know the impact it would have on cities and towns," said Lead Investigator Grant Bosse, who authored the study. "Better information leads to better decisions, and we're happy to provide it."
The state Department of Education has identified $45 million in projects eligible for reimbursement in 2009-2010. Based on the $41.65 million recommended by Governor John Lynch, the Josiah Bartlett Center calculated how much each district would have received. Revenue Sharing projections were based on actual 2008 revenues received by each town, calculated by the New Hampshire Municipal Association. The State Senate may consider restoring either or both of these local revenue streams as it debates HB 1.
"The budget as it stands down shifts the state's fiscal problems onto towns and school districts that can't afford it," Bosse added. "The Josiah Bartlett Center recommends that lawmakers try harder to control state spending before passing on their budget problems to local taxpayers."
To download the report, go to jbartlett.org.
Josiah Bartlett Center Studies Local Impact of State Budget
Charts revenue lost in every town and school district in New Hampshire
(CONCORD) The Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy today released its study of the local impact of the state budget, as approved by the New Hampshire House. The House Budget suspends the 40-year old Revenue Sharing Program under Chapter 31-A, and provides no funds for State Building Aid. Based on 2008 revenues to each town and the amount scheduled to be awarded to each school district, the Josiah Bartlett Center is able to provide local budget writers with the projected impact of the pending state budget.
"Budgets are about choices, and as the State Senate takes up this budget, it should know the impact it would have on cities and towns," said Lead Investigator Grant Bosse, who authored the study. "Better information leads to better decisions, and we're happy to provide it."
The state Department of Education has identified $45 million in projects eligible for reimbursement in 2009-2010. Based on the $41.65 million recommended by Governor John Lynch, the Josiah Bartlett Center calculated how much each district would have received. Revenue Sharing projections were based on actual 2008 revenues received by each town, calculated by the New Hampshire Municipal Association. The State Senate may consider restoring either or both of these local revenue streams as it debates HB 1.
"The budget as it stands down shifts the state's fiscal problems onto towns and school districts that can't afford it," Bosse added. "The Josiah Bartlett Center recommends that lawmakers try harder to control state spending before passing on their budget problems to local taxpayers."
To download the report, go to jbartlett.org.
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