Issues: Debt

As part of its research into the State of Illinois budget, the IIFS devotes significant energy to analyzing trends in long-term and short-term debt issued by the state, as well as the state’s bond rating, capital investment borrowing plans, and debt service schedules. Located here is the Institute’s most recent research into state debt and debt trends.

Recent Research

  • 02.25.13

    State of Illinois FY2014 Budget Roadmap

    Prior to the release of the Governor’s annual budget recommendation, the Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability at the Civic Federation releases an analysis of the State of Illinois’ fiscal condition. The FY2014 Roadmap includes a review of Governor Quinn’s three-year budget plan, a rough five-year budget projection for FY2014 to FY2018 and recommendations for the Governor and General Assembly to improve the state’s financial condition.

  • 05.01.12

    State of Illinois FY2013 Recommended Operating and Capital Budgets: Analysis and Recommendations

    The Civic Federation supports Governor Pat Quinn’s $57.4 billion FY2013 recommended operating budget, because it acknowledges the depth of the State’s financial problems and would put Illinois finances on the road to recovery with major structural reforms to the State’s Medicaid program and pension systems.

  • 01.30.12

    State of Illinois FY2013 Budget Roadmap: Budget Overview, Projections and Recommendations for the Governor and the Illinois General Assembly

    Prior to the release of the Governor’s annual budget recommendation the Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability at the Civic Federation releases an analysis of the State of Illinois’ fiscal condition. The FY2013 Roadmap includes a review of Governor Quinn’s three-year budget plan, a rough five-year budget projection for FY2013 to FY2017 and recommendations for the Governor and General Assembly to improve the state’s financial condition.