Town Crier
Request a township
All typesagendaminutesproposalbudgetother
All time30 days90 days1 year

15 results for “budget preparation” · other

  • 10/3/2018 1 UNDERSTANDING THE TOWNSHIP BUDGET PROCESS BRYAN E. SMITH

    Oct 3, 2018

    ·Springfield, IL
    Other

    On October 3, 2018, Bryan E. Smith, Executive Director of Township Officials of Illinois, presented an educational overview of the township budget process covering definitions, legal requirements, and procedures. The presentation explained that a budget/appropriation ordinance provides legal authority to spend money and establishes the township's financial plan, with budgets divided into separate funds based on property tax allocations for specific purposes. Key procedural requirements include preparing a tentative budget, making it available for public inspection at least 30 days before final action, publishing newspaper notice, conducting a public hearing, and filing the adopted budget with the county clerk within 30 days, with separate timelines for township and road district budgets.

    AI summary

    township budgetappropriation ordinancepublic hearingproperty tax
financial planning
View PDFSource

  • TOWNSHIP BULLETIN AND UNIFORM COMPLIANCE GUIDELINES

    Indianapolis, IN
    Other

    This State Board of Accounts bulletin issued in August 2012 provides townships with a compliance calendar and uniform guidelines for budget preparation and financial management. Key deadlines include September 1 for submitting proposed 2013 budgets to county councils, September 13 and 20 for publishing the proposed tax levy and budget notices, October 1 for receiving county council recommendations, October 22 for holding public hearings, and November 1 as the final deadline for adopting 2013 budgets and tax rates. The bulletin also outlines monthly reconciliation requirements for local investment officers and various federal and state tax filing deadlines for township employers.

    AI summary

    budget preparationtax levyfinancial managementcompliance guidelinespublic hearing
    View PDFSource

  • Open Meetings (The Sunshine Act) - borough mayors of pa

    Pittsburgh, PA
    Other

    This is a government guidance document, not a meeting record. It is the Fifth Edition (July 2022) of Pennsylvania's "Open Meetings (The Sunshine Act)" guide published by the Department of Community and Economic Development for borough mayors and local officials. The document outlines legal requirements and procedures for public meetings under Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act, including sections on open meeting requirements, exceptions for executive sessions, and related regulations. It was prepared with input from the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors and serves as an informational resource rather than documenting any specific meeting decisions or budget figures.

    AI summary

    open meetingssunshine actgovernment transparencypublic meetingsexecutive sessions
    View PDFSource

  • Norfolk County, Virginia Public Records Lookup | NorfolkRecords.org

    Norfolk, VA
    Other

    Norfolk County, Virginia operates as an independent city and maintains public records under Virginia's Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq.), with all records defined as writings, papers, maps, photographs, and other documentary materials prepared or retained by public bodies in conducting public business. The city adheres to Virginia's open records framework, requiring all public bodies to respond to records requests within five working days of receipt under § 2.2-3704. Public records available include court filings (maintained by Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk and General District Court serving the 4th Judicial District), property records (deeds, mortgages, assessments via the Circuit Court Clerk and City Assessor), vital records (managed by Virginia Department of Health and Circuit Court Clerk), business licenses and permits (held by Commissioner of the Revenue and State Corporation Commission), tax records (maintained by City Treasurer and Commissioner of the Revenue), election data (Norfolk City Registrar), meeting minutes and agendas (City Clerk), budgets and audits (Department of Finance), law enforcement records (Police Department), and zoning permits (Department of Planning and Community Development). Public bodies must provide access during regular office hours without requiring requesters to state a reason for seeking records, except in limited circumstances.

    AI summary

    public recordsfreedom of informationzoning permitstax recordsproperty records
    Source

  • Basic Accounting for Townships and Districts

    Toledo, OH
    Other

    This document is a training presentation on basic accounting procedures for township fiscal officers in Ohio, presented by Justin W. Sloan in January 2024. The course covers fundamental accounting concepts including the budgetary process, revenues, expenditures, purchase orders, and bank reconciliations, with an emphasis on incorporating fund accounting principles into practical application. Key topics include the tax budget process prescribed by the Ohio Revised Code, which begins with the fiscal officer preparing a budget presented to the Board of Trustees by June 1st and adopted by July 15th, along with related certificates and appropriation resolutions required for township financial management.

    AI summary

    accountingbudgetfiscal managementrevenueexpenditure
    View PDFSource

  • Budget Office

    San Jose, CA
    Other

    The City of San José Budget Office, serving a population of approximately 997,368 with 6,600 government employees, is responsible for developing and monitoring the city's operating and capital budgets. The office prepares key documents including budget requests, five-year forecasts, revenue projections, and bi-monthly financial reports, while also compiling performance measure data used throughout the annual budget process. The document lists leadership including Budget Director Jim Shannon and notes recent compliance achievements for the Actsoft Workforce Manager for Government system, which received Department of Homeland Security authorization in September 2024 and passed multiple security audits.

    AI summary

    budgetfinancial planninggovernment operationsperformance metricsrevenue projections
    View PDFSource

  • DES MOINES COUNTY 7 1 24 S T A T E O F I L L I N O I S 29 IOWA Prepared By

    Des Moines, IA
    Other

    NULL The document is a highway and transportation map of Des Moines County, Iowa, prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation as of January 1, 2025. It displays road classifications, county and township boundaries, railways, pipelines, and hydrological features, but contains no budget information, policy decisions, financial allocations, or comparable governance facts suitable for a public transparency platform.

    AI summary

    View PDFSource

  • Budget & Management | City of Cleveland Ohio

    Cleveland, OH
    Other

    The Division of Budget and Management in Cleveland's Department of Finance prepares, implements, and monitors annual operating budgets and financial plans to fund City services. The General Fund Operating Budget, funded primarily by a 2.5% City Income Tax on all workers in Cleveland, supports Safety Forces (Police, Fire, and EMS), Waste and Recycling Pick Up, City Parks, and Neighborhood Resource and Recreation Centers. Enterprise Funds operate as self-supporting services including Water, Water Pollution Control, Cleveland Public Power, the Airport, Cemeteries, Golf Courses, City Parking Facilities, Public Auditorium, and West Side Market. The City also funds capital improvements and infrastructure through debt, restricted funds, and grants, including Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that must support projects eliminating blight and assisting low- and moderate-income residents in housing, public improvements, and land use areas. Budget documents are available for fiscal years 2023 through 2026, along with an interactive budget portal and comprehensive financial reports.

    AI summary

    municipal budgetpublic safetywater infrastructurecommunity developmentcity services
    Source

  • The purpose of this booklet is to describe the budget process

    Lansford, PA
    Other

    This booklet describes Pennsylvania's state budget process as administered by the Governor's Office of the Budget. It provides an overview of the budget cycle phases—preparation, approval, execution, and audit—and is designed for both general administrators and budget specialists. The document, published in May 2017, includes supporting materials such as a glossary of budget terminology, agency preparation summaries, organizational charts, and relevant sections from the Pennsylvania Constitution and Administrative Code.

    AI summary

    budget processbudget cyclestate budgetfiscal administration
    View PDFSource

  • Township Information for Des Moines County, Iowa

    Des Moines, IA
    Other

    This informational document describes the structure and responsibilities of townships in Des Moines County, Iowa. Township trustees and clerks are predominantly appointed, except in Richland and Washington Townships where officials are elected to four-year terms. Trustees annually prepare budgets and oversee services including fire and rescue, cemetery maintenance, township hall repairs, and tort liability insurance, while clerks maintain official records and prepare annual financial statements. Budget information and lists of current officials are available through the Iowa Department of Management website and the Auditor's Office.

    AI summary

    Source

  • Office of the Mayor City of Huntsville, Alabama CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA

    Huntsville, AL
    Other

    This document is a comprehensive community information guide prepared by the Office of the Mayor of Huntsville, Alabama, designed for relocating U.S. military and government personnel and contractors. The guide covers six main sections addressing the city's economy, housing characteristics, infrastructure and environment, educational opportunities, healthcare resources, and public safety and emergency response services. No specific budget figures, policy decisions, or meeting discussions are documented in this material; it functions as an informational resource rather than a record of governmental deliberations.

    AI summary

    military relocationcommunity informationeconomic developmentpublic safetyinfrastructure
    View PDFSource

  • A CITIZEN'S GUIDE TO THE BUDGET PROCESS & FY ...

    San Diego, CA
    Other

    This citizen's guide, prepared by San Diego's Office of the Independent Budget Analyst and updated in January 2022, explains the FY 2022 adopted budget and the municipal budget process. The document provides an overview of the city's operating budget structure, including the General Fund and other funds (Enterprise, Special Revenue, Internal Service, and Capital Project Funds), along with information about American Rescue Plan Act allocations. The guide covers how the budget is created, key budget components, financial policies, and includes resources and contact information to help residents understand how San Diego allocates its revenues and expenditures.

    AI summary

    View PDFSource

  • Salt Lake County, Utah Public Records Lookup | SaltLakeRecords.us

    Salt Lake City, UT
    Other

    This document describes the types of public records maintained by Salt Lake County, Utah, and the legal framework governing their access. Salt Lake County defines public records under the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), codified in Utah Code § 63G-2, to include all documents prepared, owned, received, or retained by governmental entities. The county maintains records across multiple categories including court records through the Third District Court, property records through the Recorder's Office, vital records through the Clerk's Office, business licenses through the Clerk's Office, tax records through the Assessor's and Treasurer's Offices, voting and election records through the Clerk's Office, meeting minutes through the County Clerk's Office, budgets through the Auditor's Office, law enforcement records through the Sheriff's Office, and land use and zoning records through Planning and Development Services. Utah Code § 63G-2-201 establishes that every person has the right to inspect public records free of charge and obtain copies during normal working hours, with the Salt Lake County Records Management division overseeing the county's records management program and facilitating GRAMA requests.

    AI summary

    Source

  • 2024 Local Government Financial Information Handbook May 2025

    Tallahassee, FL
    Other

    The 2024 Local Government Financial Information Handbook, published by the Florida Legislature's Office of Economic and Demographic Research in May 2025, serves as a comprehensive reference guide for local government revenue sources and budgeting purposes. Prepared in collaboration with the Florida Department of Revenue's Office of Tax Research, the handbook includes descriptions of revenue sources, estimated revenue distributions for the 2024-25 fiscal year, and adjusted population estimates used in revenue-sharing calculations. The publication provides guidance on constitutional and statutory provisions affecting local revenues while noting that estimated distributions may differ from actual disbursements due to changing economic conditions.

    AI summary

    local government budgetrevenue sourcesfiscal year planning
    View PDFSource

  • Borough Manager's Office - Government

    Carlisle, PA
    Other

    The Borough of Carlisle operates under a Council-Manager form of government, with a professional Borough Manager appointed by Borough Council to oversee day-to-day operations and manage all municipal departments including public works, planning, police, finance, and utilities. The Manager's office consists of five staff members responsible for maintaining vital records, preparing the annual budget, implementing Council policies, and providing legal services through the Borough Solicitor. The Manager and Assistant Manager also serve on various community boards including the Carlisle Area Health and Wellness Foundation and Cumberland County planning and homeless task forces.

    AI summary

    local governmentborough administrationmunicipal operationsbudget managementpublic services
    Source