The Monthly Budget Statement summarizes the financial activities of the federal government, showing the difference between total receipts and outlays. A positive value indicates a budget surplus, while a negative value represents a deficit. This report is crucial for understanding the government's fiscal position and its borrowing needs.
The data is compiled by the Bureau of the Fiscal Service based on reports from federal entities and the Federal Reserve. It calculates the net difference between tax revenues and government spending for the calendar month.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | -432.00 | -346.00 | -86.00 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | -120.00 | -132.80 | +12.80 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | -293.00 | -275.00 | -18.00 |
| May 12, 2026 | 215.00 | 220.00 | -5.00 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | -164.00 | -156.75 | -7.25 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | -308.00 | -75.85 | -232.15 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | -95.00 | -86.50 | -8.50 |
| Jan 13, 2026 | -145.00 | -150.00 | +5.00 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | -173.00 | -205.00 | +32.00 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | -284.00 | -223.00 | -61.00 |
| Oct 16, 2025 | 198.00 | 50.00 | +148.00 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | -345.00 | -285.50 | -59.50 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | -291.00 | -215.00 | -76.00 |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 27.00 | -11.00 | +38.00 |
| Jun 11, 2025 | -316.00 | -325.00 | +9.00 |
| May 12, 2025 | 258.00 | 255.00 | +3.00 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | -161.00 | -236.60 | +75.60 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | -307.00 | -303.20 | -3.80 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | -129.00 | -88.10 | -40.90 |
| Jan 14, 2025 | -87.00 | -75.00 | -12.00 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | -367.00 | -353.00 | -14.00 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | -257.00 | -211.00 | -46.00 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 64.00 | 61.00 | +3.00 |
| Sep 12, 2024 | -380.00 | -349.60 | -30.40 |
| Aug 12, 2024 | -244.00 | -254.30 | +10.30 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | -66.00 | -83.00 | +17.00 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | -347.00 | -250.00 | -97.00 |
| May 10, 2024 | 210.00 | 244.50 | -34.50 |
| Apr 10, 2024 | -236.00 | -197.50 | -38.50 |
| Mar 12, 2024 | -296.00 | -299.00 | +3.00 |
| Feb 12, 2024 | -22.00 | -21.00 | -1.00 |
| Jan 11, 2024 | -129.00 | -65.25 | -63.75 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | -314.00 | -301.05 | -12.95 |
| Nov 13, 2023 | -67.00 | -65.00 | -2.00 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | -171.00 | -78.60 | -92.40 |
| Sep 13, 2023 | 89.00 | -240.00 | +329.00 |
| Aug 10, 2023 | -221.00 | -109.30 | -111.70 |
| Jul 13, 2023 | -228.00 | -175.00 | -53.00 |
| Jun 12, 2023 | -240.00 | -236.00 | -4.00 |
| May 10, 2023 | 176.00 | 235.00 | -59.00 |
| Apr 12, 2023 | -378.00 | -302.00 | -76.00 |
| Mar 10, 2023 | -262.00 | -256.00 | -6.00 |
| Feb 10, 2023 | -39.00 | -63.00 | +24.00 |
| Jan 12, 2023 | -85.00 | -70.00 | -15.00 |
| Dec 12, 2022 | -249.00 | -248.00 | -1.00 |
| Nov 10, 2022 | -88.00 | -90.00 | +2.00 |
| Oct 21, 2022 | -430.00 | -173.50 | -256.50 |
| Sep 13, 2022 | -220.00 | -213.50 | -6.50 |
| Aug 10, 2022 | -211.00 | -194.00 | -17.00 |
| Jul 13, 2022 | -89.00 | -76.50 | -12.50 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | -164.1 | -164 | +0.10 ↑ |
