A Segregated Connecticut
Connecticut is divided into 169 towns largely separated by race and wealth. Discover what this division means for the state and its communities.

Role of Property Taxes
Explore how Connecticut's property tax system plays a critical role in funding public schools, and creating funding disparities.

Segregation & Education
Learn how Connecticut's segregated communities have led to segregated school districts and inequitable funding.
District & School Spending
Explore the spending for each Connecticut district and school, and see how spending compares across similar communities.

Staffing Levels & Demographics
Take an interactive look at staffing levels, and staff demographics, for every district.

Spending & Performance
Find out how spending and student performance connect for each district and school.

Life After ESSER
Use our interactive dashboard to explore how the expiration of federal COVID-relief aid is impacting district budgets.
How Connecticut Funds Education
Discover how money flows through Connecticut's different education funding formulas.

ECS Formula
Learn about the Education Cost Sharing (ECS) formula and how it's used to distribute state education funding.

ECS Formula Interactive Tool
Take control of the ECS formula and see instantly how changes impact the state budget and towns.

Current Year Funding
Get the latest ECS grant information and see how much funding each district is set to receive this school year.
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Resource Center

The Resource Center contains a wide collection of reports, publications, and data from Connecticut and national sources. To navigate through the Resource Center, use the keyword search below or browse by selecting a specific category using the drop-down menu below the Featured post.

Fiscal Accountability Reports (Office of Fiscal Analysis)

Nov 20, 2024 Featured

Each November, in accordance with state statute, the Connecticut General Assembly's Office of Fiscal Analysis produces a Fiscal Accountability Report. According to statute, the report must explain: (1) the level of spending changes from current year spending allowed by consensus revenue estimates, (2) any changes to current year spending necessary because of “fixed cost drivers,” and (3) the total change to current year spending required to accommodate fixed cost drivers without exceeding current revenue estimates.

OFA Fiscal Accountability Report - FY 2025 OFA Fiscal Accountability Report - FY 2024 OFA Fiscal Accountability Report - FY 2024 Presentation OFA Fiscal Accountability Report - FY 2023 OFA Fiscal Accountability Report - FY 2023 Presentation

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State Budget State Revenue & Spending

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DIY (Do-it-Yourself) Revenue Calculator (Office of the State Comptroller)

Jun 1, 2022

The DIY Revenue Calculator is an online, interactive tool provided by the Office of the State Comptroller, which allows users to calculate the approximate impact tax changes would have on overall state revenue. Using the DIY Revenue Calculator, users can 1) specify changes in existing state tax rates, 2) eliminate existing state tax exemptions and credits, and 3) implement new state taxes and fees to change the estimated amount and sources of state revenue.

Comptroller DIY Revenue Calculator

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State Revenue & Spending Taxes

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