Fiscal research

Forecasting & Research Division

Washington State Expenditure Limit Committee - Current spending limits, fiscal growth factors, and information about Initiative 601 and the state expenditure limit. Fiscal growth factors and spending limits are updated annually by the end of November.
State Expenditures and Revenues by County: Fiscal Year 2015
This report compares state expenditures made in each county, with state revenues that come from each county. Tables in the publication rank the counties in terms of a) their share of statewide expenditures and revenues, b) their per capita expenditures and revenues and c) the ratio of expenditures over revenues. Department of Transportation does a similar report on transportation related revenues and expenditures.
Privatization of Liquor - The Impact of Initiative 1183