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WORCESTER COUNTY FY2026 Budget Schedule Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Apr 1, 2025
·Worcester, MA
Budget
Worcester County's FY2026 budget process is scheduled from April through June 2025, with a public hearing on May 6 and final budget adoption votes occurring on June 3 (General Fund) and June 17 (Enterprise Funds). The requested operating budget totals $286.8 million in expenditures against estimated revenues of $284.6 million, leaving a $2.3 million shortfall that must be addressed through spending reductions, additional revenues, or both. Anticipated revenues increased 9% over the current year to $284.6 million, driven primarily by a $18 million increase in net property tax revenues and a projected $53 million in income tax revenue at the current 2.25% rate.
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Annual Comprehensive Financial Report For the Year Ended June 30, 2021

Jun 30, 2021

·Worcester, MA

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The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the City of Worcester, Massachusetts for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 presents the city's complete financial position, including government-wide financial statements, fund financial statements, and required supplementary information on pensions and other post-employment benefits (OPEB). The report was prepared by the Office of the City Auditor, Robert V. Stearns, CPA, and includes detailed exhibits covering the Statement of Net Position, Statement of Activities, Balance Sheets, and various fund statements across 226 pages. The document covers governmental funds, proprietary funds, fiduciary accounts, and supplementary schedules related to the Worcester Retirement System (WRS) and Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (MTRS) pension obligations.

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2025 Budget

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BREAKING DOWN THE BUDGET

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Worcester's Fiscal Year 2025 budget of approximately $893 million—a 3.0% increase from FY24—was implemented on July 1, 2024, under the theme "Empowering Progress: Investing in Equity, Talent, and Culture." Revenues derive from local property taxes (with dual rates of $13.75 per $1,000 for residential and $30.04 per $1,000 for commercial properties), state and federal aid, and other sources including seven PILOT agreements generating approximately $1.7 million. Expenditures are allocated primarily to education ($533 million or 60%), city services ($195 million or 22%), and fixed costs ($165 million or 18%), with year-over-year increases in education spending (5.3%) and city services (4.4%) offset by a 5.4% decrease in fixed costs.

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annual operating budget fiscal year 2027

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Mayor Michelle Wu submitted Boston's Fiscal Year 2027 Recommended Annual Operating Budget of $4.9 billion and a five-year Capital Plan (FY27-FY31) of $4.4 billion to the City Council on April 6, 2026. The budget prioritizes protecting essential city services and long-term stability while navigating challenging fiscal conditions including rising costs, slowing revenue growth, and inflationary pressures within Massachusetts' constrained municipal revenue limitations. The comprehensive budget document includes detailed operating budget information, revenue analysis, education funding, capital planning, and departmental breakdowns across four volumes.

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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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S u m m a r y B u d g e t 1 5 Summary Budget OVERVIEW

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The FY17 Recommended Operating Budget totals $2.97 billion, representing a 4.0% increase ($114.8 million) over FY16, driven primarily by local revenue sources including property taxes and local receipts that comprise 93% of revenue growth. Expenditure growth is concentrated in City Departments, Boston Public Schools (35% of spending), and the Public Health Commission, increasing by only 1.5% over FY16 due to expiring collective bargaining agreements, while the budget maintains the city's fiscal management while reinvesting savings into targeted initiatives. Revenue continues to be dominated by the net property tax levy (68% of total revenue) and state aid (15%), with state revenue growth remaining modest at 1.9% following the previous recession.

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Research in the Public Interest Worcester Regional Research Bureau, Inc.

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The Worcester Regional Research Bureau issued a report breaking down the City of Worcester and Worcester Public Schools' Fiscal Year 2023 budget, which took effect July 1, 2022. The document explains the city's Council-Manager form of government structure, including the roles of the City Council (11 members), City Manager, Mayor, School Committee, and Superintendent in the budget process, where expenditures must balance revenues and the City Council can only reduce—not increase—line items in the proposed budget. The report addresses how municipalities must balance fixed costs like debt service and pensions while prioritizing areas such as education, public safety, economic development, and public services.

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BUDGET OVERVIEW TOWN OF WESTBOROUGH – FY2022 MUNICIPAL BUDGET PAGE 48 SUMMARY

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Worcester County, Maryland Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

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This is the table of contents and introductory pages of Worcester County, Maryland's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020. The document contains the county's audited financial statements prepared by County officials including Chief Administrative Officer Harold L. Higgins, CPA, along with standard sections covering government-wide financial statements, fund financial statements, notes to financial statements, and supplementary information on pension liabilities and OPEB obligations. The report demonstrates the county's compliance with financial reporting standards and includes detailed breakdowns of revenues, expenditures, and fund balances across governmental and business-type activities.

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CITY OF WORCESTER MASSACHUSETTS COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT

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This is the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the City of Worcester, Massachusetts for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005, prepared by the Office of the City Auditor. The document contains government-wide financial statements including the Statement of Net Assets and Statement of Activities, fund financial statements for governmental and proprietary funds, and supplementary schedules covering revenues, expenditures, capital assets, and enterprise fund operations. The report is structured with an introductory section listing city officials and organizational information, a financial section with independent auditors' reports and detailed financial statements, and a statistical section providing historical financial data and analysis.

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FY24 Full Budget Document.pdf

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The City of Boston's Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget totals $4.28 billion, accompanied by a $4.2 billion five-year Capital Plan for FY24-FY28, submitted by Mayor Michelle Wu and managed by Chief Financial Officer Ashley Groffenberger and the Office of Budget Management. The budget document is structured in three volumes covering the city's financial position, policy direction, and detailed departmental budgets and capital projects organized by cabinet. The budget received the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and includes comprehensive information on revenue estimates, education funding, capital planning, and financial management across all city departments.

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Budget Organization and Glossary of Terms

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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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WORCESTER REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY Report on Examination of

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The Worcester Regional Transit Authority's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, present the Authority's basic financial statements, management discussion and analysis, and supplementary information including pension and OPEB liability schedules. The report includes statements of net position, revenues and expenses, cash flows, and detailed schedules of net cost of service by municipality and revenue and cost analysis by bus route. As a component unit of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the Authority's financial statements were prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and audited to ensure they are free from material misstatement.

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CITY OF WORCESTE,R MASSACHUSETTS COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT

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The City of Worcester, Massachusetts Comprehensive Annual Financial Report documents the city's financial position for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, prepared by the Office of the City Auditor. The report includes government-wide and fund financial statements, management's discussion and analysis, independent auditors' reports, and supplementary information covering governmental funds, proprietary funds (including Golf Course, Sewer, and Water Enterprise Funds), capital assets, and pension/OPEB schedules. The document provides a complete accounting of the city's financial activities, assets, liabilities, and ten-year financial trends for public transparency and stakeholder review.

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BUDGET OVERVIEW TOWN OF WESTBOROUGH – FY2021 MUNICIPAL BUDGET PAGE 44 SUMMARY

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WORCESTER REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (A ...

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The Worcester Regional Transit Authority's financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019 include an Independent Auditors' Report and comprehensive financial documentation covering the authority's net position, revenues, expenses, cash flows, and pension and OPEB obligations. The document provides detailed breakdowns of service costs by municipality and bus route, along with supplementary schedules for budget comparisons and demand response transit services across multiple communities served by the transit authority.

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Signed Final Report and Financial Statements

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The Worcester Redevelopment Authority's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, received an unqualified audit opinion from CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, indicating the statements fairly present the Authority's financial position in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The audit identified a prior-period error correction related to prepaid expenses that resulted in a restatement of beginning net position. The financial statements include a Statement of Net Position, Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position, Statement of Cash Flows, and related notes.

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Worcester County Annual Comprehensive Financial Report M A R Y L A N D

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This is the table of contents and introductory pages of Worcester County, Maryland's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. The document contains the complete financial statements and notes for the county government, including government-wide financial statements, fund financial statements, required supplementary information on pension and OPEB liabilities, and various supplementary schedules. The report was prepared by county finance officials including Finance Officer Phillip G. Thompson and Assistant Finance Officer Jessica R. Wilson.

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