加利福尼亚州面临预算短缺,原因是长期费用未得到满足,今后有可能不进行改革而大幅增税。
California faces budget shortfalls due to unmet long-term costs, risking future tax hikes without reform.
加利福尼亚州立法分析员办公室的一份新报告警告长期存在的预算挑战,强调结构性赤字和不断增加的负债威胁着州的财政稳定。
A new report from California’s Legislative Analyst’s Office warns of persistent budget challenges, highlighting structural deficits and growing liabilities that threaten the state’s fiscal stability.
分析表明,目前的收入预测不足以涵盖长期债务,包括养恤金、保健和还本付息。
The analysis reveals that current revenue projections fall short of covering long-term obligations, including pensions, healthcare, and debt service.
如果不进行重大改革,国家在未来几年面临支出短缺和可能增税的风险日益增加。
Without significant reforms, the state faces increasing risks of spending shortfalls and potential tax increases in the coming years.