At Scioto Analysis, we believe in making information as accessible as possible in order to inform policymakers and the public. In that spirit, we are proud to unveil our first interactive budget app! This app uses data from the Ohio Legislative Service Commission about the state’s forecasted budget for fiscal year 2023.
In its current state, you can use this app to see how changing revenues and expenditures affects the state’s budget surplus and see the tradeoffs for yourself. With this app, you can effectively create your own state budget! Want to increase spending on public programs? Here you can see some of the different possible ways of financing it.
You can either use the tool below or you can open it up in its own window by clicking here.
In the future, we plan to include more options so you can see the effects of policy options ranging from specific proposed tax cuts to pie-in-the-sky proposals like universal basic income. If you have any feedback or suggestions feel free to email michael@sciotoanalysis.com.
In the meantime, get budgeting!