Government finances include revenues, expenditures (spending), debt, and assets (cash and security holdings). Although states and local governments differ among one another in how they record their activities in their legislation and accounting systems, the Census Bureau classifies their data into standard categories so that they may be compared more easily.

These statistics are collected quarterly or annually. Every fifth year (years ending in '2' and '7') the Census of Governments is conducted. The same questions are asked as in the annual surveys, but for every government in the United States, not just a sample.

About Annual Survey of Public Pensions

The Survey of Public Pensions provides revenues, expenditures, financial assets, and membership information for the defined benefit public pensions.

About Annual Survey of School Systems Finances

This section provides detailed information and statistics on Annual Survey of School System Finances. Find the latest news, publications, and other content.

About Annual Survey of State Government Finances

This section provides detailed information and statistics on State Government Finances.

About Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections

The STC provides a summary of taxes collected by state for 5 broad tax categories and up to 25 tax subcategories.

About Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances

This section provides detailed information and statistics on State & Local Government Finances. Find the latest news, publications, and other content.

About Quarterly Survey of Public Pensions

This section provides detailed information and statistics on Quarterly Survey of Public Pensions. Find the latest news, publications, and other content.