Saskatchewan's 2017-18 budget remains on track according to the province's mid-year financial report released last week.

Finance Minister Donna Harpauer says that Saskatchewan's economy is performing well and is expected to post positive growth for the first time in two years.

At mid-year, the 2017-18 deficit projection is $679 million less than the budget estimate of $685 million.

Revenue is projected to be down $9 million less from the budget, reflecting reductions in tax and resource revenue, largely offset by increases in the other revenue sources.

Expense is projected to be $9 million less than the budget estimate, with a large reduction in expected crop insurance claims offset by utilization-driven spending increases for medical services, income assistance, child and family services, forest fire-fighting costs, and higher corrections custody counts.

Harpauer adds that, overall, Saskatchewan's finances and economy remain on track with budget expectations.