Legislative Budget and Finance Committee – Harrisburg, PA

Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC)

Legislative Oversight and Analysis

The Legislative Budget and Finance Committee is a bipartisan, bicameral agency of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, located in the Finance Building within the Capitol Complex. Its primary mission is to conduct studies, audits, and performance evaluations of state agencies and programs to ensure that taxpayer funds are used efficiently and in accordance with the law. Composed of 12 members from the House and Senate, the committee provides objective, data-driven reports to legislators, helping to inform policy decisions and improve government operations.

• Performance Audits: Evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of state agencies and their programs.
• Fiscal Impact Studies: Analyzing the financial implications of proposed legislation and existing regulations.
• Program Reviews: Investigating specific government initiatives to determine if they are meeting their statutory goals.
• Sunset Reviews: Assessing whether certain state boards and commissions should continue to exist or be terminated.

Public Information and Reports

The LBFC operates with a high degree of transparency, publishing its findings and reports on its official website. These documents cover a wide range of topics, from transportation funding and environmental protection to healthcare and education. The office in the Finance Building serves as the administrative headquarters for the committee’s executive director and research staff. While the committee works primarily for the General Assembly, its reports are a valuable resource for the public and the media. 📊 🏛️ 📑

Visiting the Finance Building

The committee’s offices are situated in Room 400A of the Finance Building on North Street. Access to the building requires passing through security screening. Visitors generally come by appointment, as the primary work of the staff involves research and analysis rather than direct public services. The committee meets regularly to release reports and discuss findings, with schedules available online.