2008 State Aid Unallotment

The state is facing a short-term deficit of $426 million in the FY 2008-2009 biennium. Governor Tim Pawlenty ordered an unallotment of state aid to cities and counties as one measure to balance the state’s current year budget. The unallotment affects the December 26, 2008 state aid payments.

Calculation
The unallotments are calculated as a percent of total pay 2008 revenue base. For cities, the pay 2008 revenue base is equal to the certified levy plus certified local government aid (LGA) plus taconite aid. For counties, the pay 2008 revenue base is equal to certified levy plus certified county program aid (CPA) plus taconite aid.

The city unallotment percentage is equal to 4.08% of the total revenue base.
The county unallotment percentage is equal to 1.68% of the total revenue base.

The unallotment is taken first from the December 2008 state aid payment (LGA or CPA) and then from the market value homestead credit (MVHC) reimbursement if there is not enough state aid. For the specific unallotment amounts, please view the files below:

Questions?
If you have questions regarding the calculation of the 2008 state aid unallotments, you may contact Shawn Wink at shawn.wink@state.mn.us or call (651) 556-6095.

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