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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)

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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

Breakout of Education Cost Sharing (ECS) Grant Entitlements Between Alliance and Non-Alliance School Districts (CT State Department of Education)

This data spreadsheet from the Connecticut State Department of Education, which spans from the 2011-12 school year to the 2024-25 school year, breaks down each Connecticut town's Education Cost Sharing (ECS) grant by the Alliance District and non-Alliance District portion. Alliance Districts, which are 36 of the lowest-performing local public school districts in the state, receive increased ECS funding "to support district strategies to dramatically increase student outcomes and close achievement gaps."

Breakout of ECS Grant Entitlements between Alliance and Non-Alliance Districts (CSDE)
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Education Funding Funding Formulas

The Condition of Education in Connecticut (CT State Department of Education)

The Condition of Education in Connecticut is the Connecticut State Department of Education’s yearly status report on public education in the state. The report presents indicators that describe the progress of the public education system, the characteristics of its students and educators, and the resources expended. The report also incorporates key indicators around student engagement and student readiness for college and careers.

Condition of Education in Connecticut - 2022-23 Report Condition of Education in Connecticut - 2021-22 Report Condition of Education in Connecticut - 2020-21 Report Condition of Education in Connecticut - 2019-20 Report Condition of Education in Connecticut - 2018-19 Report
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Education Funding Student Enrollment/Demographics

Public Elementary & Secondary Education Revenue Sources by State (U.S. Census Bureau)

This resource includes state-level analysis of public education finances from the U.S. Census Bureau. The education finance data include revenues, expenditures, debt, and assets of elementary and secondary public school systems. Statistics cover school systems in all states, and include the District of Columbia. The report and tables, released annually, include detailed statistics on spending – such as instruction, student transportation, salaries and employee benefits – at the national, state, and school district levels.

Public Elementary & Secondary Education Revenue Sources - 2022 Public Elementary & Secondary Education Revenue Sources - 2021 Public Elementary & Secondary Education Revenue Sources - 2020 Public Elementary & Secondary Education Revenue Sources - 2019 Public Elementary & Secondary Education Revenue Sources - 2018
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Education Funding

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (Office of the State Comptroller)

Published annually by the State Comptroller, this report provides a detailed look at the state's finances and provides insight into Connecticut's overall fiscal health. Included in the yearly report are fund balances as well as information on items impacting Connecticut's fiscal situation, including the state's cash deposits and investments, current liabilities, long-term debt, state retirement systems, and capital assets.

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (Comptroller) - Most Recent Report Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (Comptroller) - Reports from FY 2016-Present Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (Comptroller) - Reports from FY 1988-FY 2015
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State Revenue & Spending Fiscal Transparency