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Treasury Releases Financial Report of the U.S. Government | U.S. Department of the Treasury

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Treasury Releases Financial Report of the U.S. Government
February 16, 2023

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of the Treasury, in consultation with the O ice of
Management and Budget, released the fiscal year 2022 (FY 2022) Financial Report of the U.S.
Government today. The report presents the governmentʼs current financial position and
condition and discusses key financial topics and trends.
This Financial Report includes discussion and analysis of the continued e ect of the federal
governmentʼs response to the COVID-19 pandemic on the governmentʼs financial position
during FY 2022. The first-ever audited Financial Report covered FY 1997, making the FY 2022
Financial Report the 26th edition of this important vehicle for federal accountability and
transparency.
During fiscal year 2022, the American economy continued its historically strong recovery from
the pandemic amid serious global economic headwinds, including spillovers from Russiaʼs
illegal war against Ukraine and continued COVID-19 disruptions abroad. The FY 2022 Financial
Report reflects a 50 percent decrease in the federal budget deficit and a 15 percent increase
in tax and other revenue relative to the previous fiscal year. The Report also includes
discussion of long-term fiscal projections.
The full report, including U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellenʼs message, can be
viewed here.
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https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy1279

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