Key fiscal facts about New York State
Gov. David A. Paterson tomorrow will propose the 2010-11 state budget amid worries about shrinking revenue in the face of increased demand for expensive services. Here are some key numbers:
$131.8
billion
Size of the 2009-10 budget
$7.5
billion
Estimated deficit for 2010-11
Less than
2 percent
The amount Paterson proposes to increase state spending over 2009-10 level
April 1
Deadline for the new budget to be in place
9
Number of state agencies Paterson would collapse into existing agencies
$1 billion
Value of income tax credits that Paterson hopes to give homeowners in 2011-12 to ease property tax burden
Compiled by James T. Madore
SOURCES: Governor's office and budget division

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