What is a budget impasse? Answer: By June 30 of each year, the Commonwealth must approve a budget that sets funding levels for the following fiscal year (FY), which begins on July 1. If a budget has not been approved, the Commonwealth is prohibited from making many payments. This period, known as a budget impasse, continues until a budget is approved.

As the budget impasse in Harrisburg due to a disagreement over private school vouchers continuies, it appears that there is no relief in sight until the General Assembly returns in September. So, in response to these circumstances, the PA Office of the Budget is providing a Q&A document to help Pennsylvanians better understand what entails when there is an impasse.

To get answers to questions regarding the impasse, go to: https://www.governor.pa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Public-Info-Budget-Impasse-QA-FYE-6-30-24.pdf