Finance & Budgets
This page brings together key sources for researching government finances at the federal, state, and local levels, as well as organizations that analyze budget trends and policies.
Here you’ll find links to official budget documents, financial reports, and policy analyses that can support assignments on public administration, fiscal policy, or economic development.
International resources are also included for students comparing U.S. data with global trends.
Federal Government
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Congressional Budget Office (CBO)Budget and economic reports, cost estimates, and frequently requested statistics.
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Federal, State, & Local GovernmentsData files from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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U.S. Office of Management and BudgetFederal budget documents, including the current budget and historical tables (since 1940).
State of Michigan
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Michigan Department of TreasuryProvides information on state finances, taxes, revenue, and reports on Michigan’s budget process.
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Michigan Office of the State BudgetInformation on Michigan’s state budget process, financial reports, and news.
Local Government (Washtenaw County & Ypsilanti)
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City of Ypsilanti Finance DepartmentOffers access to city budget materials, such as budget proposals, annual financial reports, and audit summaries.
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Washtenaw County Finance DepartmentProvides county financial documents, including single audits (2002–2005) and comprehensive annual financial reports (1998–2005).
U.S. Policy Organizations
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Center on Budget and Policy Priorities: State Budget and TaxReports on state budget and tax issues, including multi-state trends.
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National Association of State Budget OfficersComparative analyses of state budgets, including expenditure reports and fiscal surveys.
International & Comparative
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International Monetary Fund (IMF)Publishes global economic data, reports, and policy analyses on fiscal and monetary issues across countries.