O p e r a t i n g B u d g e t 2 1 Operating Budget OVERVIEW
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The FY25 Operating Budget totals $4.64 billion, representing an 8% ($345 million) increase over FY24, driven primarily by property tax revenue growth which accounts for 71% of estimated revenue. Of the budget increase, 25% is allocated to education (Boston Public Schools and charter school tuition), 31% to departmental expenses and strategic investments including the integration of the Boston Planning and Development Agency, 18% to pension and debt service, and 26% to a reserve for collective bargaining. The budget emphasizes maintaining basic city services, public safety, climate response, and affordability through sound fiscal management and service improvements.
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This document is a guide to the organization of Boston city government and the FY17 Operating Budget, explaining the city's structure under its 1909 Charter with Mayor Martin J. Walsh as chief executive and the Boston City Council as the legislative body consisting of thirteen members. The document outlines the Mayor's cabinet structure, which organizes city government into functional areas including Administration & Finance (overseen by the Chief Financial Officer), Information & Technology (through the Department of Innovation and Technology), Education (coordinated by the Chief of Education), and Operations (managed by the Chief of Operations), designed to streamline government operations and eliminate duplication.
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