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  • Annual budget process discussion

    Jun 25, 2026

    ·Portland, OR
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  • CHARLES MODICA INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST December 3, 2025

    Dec 3, 2025

    ·San Diego, CA
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    The Independent Budget Analyst's office published an educational guide on December 3, 2025, explaining San Diego's FY 2026 Adopted Budget and the city's budget process to the public. The 40-page document covers the adopted budget overview and highlights, the structure of the city's operating and general funds, budget development procedures, roles of key stakeholders, and financial policies guiding budget decisions. The guide includes sections on city council structure, contact information for relevant offices, frequently asked questions, and a glossary to help residents understand how the city forecasts revenues and expenditures annually.

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  • Fiscal Notes and General Tips April 24, 2025 | 11:30am

    Apr 24, 2025

    ·Madison, WI
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    This document summarizes a Legistar Lunch & Learn training session held on April 24, 2025, organized by volunteer staff to build support for local government users of the Legistar legislative management system. The session covered the fiscal note approval process, referrals and agendas, and communication tips for Board, Committee, and Commission (BCC) staff, with the volunteer team indicating plans for quarterly meetings throughout the year. A fiscal note is defined as a summary of the fiscal impact of legislation, as required by Administrative Procedure Memorandum 1-3 and Madison General Ordinances section 2.05(1)(b).

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

    Oct 3, 2018

    ·Springfield, IL
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    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.

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  • Legislative process | City of Lexington, Kentucky

    Lexington, KY
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    The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council, composed of a vice mayor, two at-large members, and 12 district representatives, follows a five-step legislative process to write, revise, and adopt resolutions and ordinances for Fayette County. Resolutions are temporary or diplomatic in character, while ordinances establish permanent rules and are codified in the Code of Ordinances, appropriate funds, or are required by law. Items originate in one of four committees (Budget, Finance and Economic Development; Environmental Quality and Public Works; General Government and Planning; Social Services and Public Safety), where they are researched and discussed by committee members who vote to pass or fail them. Passed items are reported out to the full council at a work session, typically about one month later, where all councilmembers discuss and vote on them. If an item passes work session, it advances to first reading at the next scheduled Thursday council meeting, followed by a second reading at a subsequent meeting; the council may vote to suspend rules and combine both readings immediately.

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  • Fiscal Year 2023-25 Overview of the City Budget Process City of Oakland

    Oakland, CA
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    The City of Oakland's fiscal year 2023-25 budget overview describes the city's biannual budget process, which runs from January to June and must result in a balanced budget by June 30. Oakland's total annual budget is approximately $1.7 billion, comprising 62 percent Restricted Funds (grants and voter-approved bonds designated for specific purposes) and 38 percent General Purpose Funds (primarily tax-supported and flexible). Revenue sources include taxes (51 percent), service charges, fines, licenses, and permits (15 percent), bonds and other sources (14 percent), transfers (12 percent), and grants and subsidies (8 percent). The largest departmental allocations are Non-Departmental (23.9 percent), Police Department (21.2 percent), Fire Department (11.5 percent), Oakland Public Works (10.3 percent), and Human Services (7 percent). Property taxes contribute less than 26 cents per dollar to the city, with the remaining amount distributed to other government agencies including Alameda County, Oakland Unified School District, AC Transit, and others.

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  • Baltimore County, Maryland Public Records Lookup | BaltimoreRecords.us

    Baltimore, MD
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    Baltimore County maintains public records pursuant to Maryland's Public Information Act § 4-101, which establishes presumptive public access to government documents created or received by county agencies. The county's records span ten categories: court records (civil, criminal, traffic, and family cases from the Circuit Court), property records (deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and tax assessments), vital records (birth certificates from 1939-present, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees), business records (licenses, permits, and fictitious business registrations), tax records, voting records from the Board of Elections, government proceedings (Council meeting minutes, agendas, and video recordings), financial documents (budgets, expenditure reports, and statements), law enforcement records (with restrictions), and land use records (zoning maps, building permits, and development plans). The Baltimore County Circuit Court Clerk's Office maintains court and land records, while the State Department of Assessments and Taxation and Maryland Department of Health Division of Vital Records hold respective property and vital records. Baltimore County complies with Maryland's Open Meetings Act and operates a public information portal and dedicated request process to provide digital access to commonly requested documents.

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  • FOLLOWING THE MONEY: Understanding Los Angeles County’s Finances and Impacting

    Los Angeles, CA
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    This 2012 curriculum document from Advancement Project, supported by the California Community Foundation, is designed to help advocates understand and analyze Los Angeles County's budget and finances to advance equity in public spending. The material addresses what the organization identifies as significant discrepancies between public fund allocation and the needs of low-income communities and communities of color, with the goal of increasing transparency, accountability, and equitable use of public dollars. The curriculum is structured in five parts covering financial documents, fiscal research, the budgeting process, budget analysis, and power analysis, drawing on Advancement Project's experience winning increased funding for schools and other critical programs through public finance analysis.

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  • Eugene Police Public Records Office | Eugene, OR Website

    Eugene, OR
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    NULL The document is a webpage describing the Eugene Police Department's public records request process and contact information. It contains only procedural guidance (how to submit requests in writing, how to check status by calling 541-682-5185, payment options) and navigation links to related services. It lacks substantive budget data, program details, funding amounts, quantifiable metrics, formal votes, or specific initiatives that would support meaningful cross-document comparison.

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  • The Budget Process in PA (PDF)

    Lebanon, PA
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    This document is a search results page from the Pennsylvania government website listing budget-related materials and Commonwealth budgets from multiple fiscal years (2008-09 through 2024-25). Key budgets highlighted include the 2020-21 budget signed by Governor Wolf on November 23, 2020, and the 2024-25 budget, along with various "Budget in Brief" summaries for other years. The page shows that Pennsylvania's Office of the Budget publishes comprehensive budget documents and that specific initiatives like Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts received $87.6 million in funding during the 2008-09 fiscal year.

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  • The Budget Process in PA (PDF)

    Scranton, PA
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    This document is a search results page from the Pennsylvania government website listing budget-related resources and publications rather than a substantive budget document itself. It references multiple Commonwealth budgets signed by Governor Wolf, including the 2020-21 budget (signed November 23, 2020), the 2024-25 budget, and earlier fiscal years, along with specific allocations such as $87.6 million for Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts in the 2008-09 budget. The page indexes various state agency budget submissions and Office of the Budget publications across fiscal years from 2008-09 through 2024-25, providing links to full budget documents rather than detailed budget content.

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  • The Budget Process in PA (PDF)

    Carlisle, PA
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    This document is a search results page listing Pennsylvania Commonwealth budget documents and publications from the Office of the Budget, spanning fiscal years 2008-09 through 2024-25. The page includes references to multiple governors' executive budgets and "Budget in Brief" summaries, with notable items such as $87.6 million allocated for Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts in 2008-09 and property tax relief measures discussed in the 2010-11 budget. The Commonwealth budgets referenced were signed by Governor Wolf across multiple fiscal years, with specific signing dates provided for several budget approvals.

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  • Office of the City Clerk | Newark, NJ

    Newark, NJ
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    The Office of the City Clerk of Newark, New Jersey provides administrative support to the Municipal Council including budget and legislative research, maintains official city records, manages licensing requirements, and conducts municipal elections in compliance with state law and local ordinance. The office is headed by City Clerk Kecia Daniels and is located at 920 Mayor Kenneth A Gibson Boulevard, Room 306, with phone contact at 973-733-6574. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The office provides resources including Municipal Council agendas, voting information in English and Spanish, Open Public Records Act request processing, and a 2026 Municipal Council Meeting Calendar.

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  • Basic Accounting for Townships and Districts

    Toledo, OH
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    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.

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  • Budget Office

    San Jose, CA
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    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.

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  • The Budget Process in PA (PDF)

    Pottstown, PA
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    This document is a search results page from the Pennsylvania government website listing budget-related resources and Commonwealth budget documents spanning fiscal years 2008–2009 through 2024–2025. Specific budgets signed by Governor Wolf include the 2020–21 Commonwealth Budget (signed November 23, 2020), the 2024–25 Commonwealth Budget, the 2018–19 Commonwealth Budget (signed June 22, 2018), and the 2019–20 Commonwealth Budget (signed June 28, 2015). One identified program allocation is Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts at $87.6 million for pre-kindergarten in the 2008–09 budget, which represented a $12.6 million increase. The 2017–18 Commonwealth Budget became law July 7, 2017 without the Governor's signature, followed by Governor Wolf signing companion implementation legislation on October 30, 2017.

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  • Fiscal Year 2021-23 Overview of the City Budget Process City of Oakland

    Oakland, CA
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    Oakland's Fiscal Year 2021-23 budget overview describes the city's biennial budget process conducted from February to June, requiring a balanced budget by June 30. The city's total annual budget is approximately $1.7 billion, funded through taxes (51%), service charges, fines, licenses and permits (15%), bonds and other sources (14%), transfers (12%), and grants and subsidies (8%). The budget is divided into Restricted Funds (62%), which must be used for specific purposes mandated by grants and voter-approved bonds, and General Purpose Funds (38%), which are tax-supported and flexible for various city services including public safety. Of every property tax dollar paid, the City of Oakland receives approximately 26 cents, with the remaining 74 percent distributed to other government agencies including Alameda County, OUSD, AC Transit, and BART.

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  • Finance | Portland, ME - Official Website

    Portland, ME
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    The City of Portland, Maine received $46,290,625 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in two equal tranches (May 2021 and May 2022) to address COVID-19 pandemic impacts and replace lost revenues. The Finance Department oversees multiple functions including budget management, capital improvement planning, the Finance Committee's budget review process, municipal purchasing, and treasury services such as tax collection and vehicle registration. This webpage serves as a navigation hub providing access to Portland's financial documents, policies, and related government services.

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  • About the City Budget Information Series on the City of Madison Budget

    Madison, WI
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    This informational series provides an overview of the City of Madison's budget structure and processes. The document explains that Madison maintains two separate budgets—a capital budget funding long-term infrastructure projects (roads, housing, building improvements) financed primarily through borrowing, and an operating budget supporting daily city services (police, fire, libraries, sanitation) funded mainly through property taxes. The series is designed as a public education tool covering budget fundamentals, the city's structural deficit, financial policies, and revenue options, with all budget phases publicly available on the city website.

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  • Freedom of Information | Wichita County, KS

    Wichita, KS
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    This document describes Wichita County, Kansas's Freedom of Information procedures and policies. Members of the public may request records by submitting a written request form to the County Clerk/Freedom of Information Officer, Lynda Goodrich, at 206 S 4th St. Leoti, KS 67861, with requests processed within three business days. Requestable records include ordinances, resolutions, meeting minutes, public official salaries, and budgets, though closed records include personnel files, medical records, attorney-client privileged information, and criminal investigation records. The county may charge fees for staff time and copying costs under the Kansas Open Records Act.

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  • The Budget Process in PA (PDF)

    Lansford, PA
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    This document is a search results page from the Pennsylvania government website listing budget-related publications and documents spanning multiple fiscal years (2008-2025). It contains references to various Commonwealth budgets signed by Governor Wolf, including the 2020-21 budget (signed November 23, 2020), 2024-25 budget, and earlier fiscal year budgets, along with links to budget briefs and executive budget documents from the Office of the Budget. The page also references specific budget initiatives such as Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts ($87.6 million) and property tax relief programs, though detailed policy changes and comprehensive budget figures are not fully articulated in this search results format.

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

    Lansford, PA
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    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.

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  • Public Meetings Calendar | Eugene, OR Website

    Eugene, OR
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    The City of Eugene publishes a public meetings calendar listing scheduled meetings for city commissions and committees, with most meetings conducted virtually. The calendar includes specific meetings such as the Sustainability Commission's Sustainable Buildings Committee Meeting on May 4 and the Intergovernmental Relations Committee on May 6. Recordings and minutes from all public meetings except executive sessions are made available to the public in compliance with Oregon Public Meeting Law, with City Council, Planning Commission, Budget Committee, Police Commission, and Toxics Board recordings accessible on the city's Public Webcasts and Meeting Materials page. The city accepts written complaints alleging violations of the Public Meeting Law through a formal complaint process requiring submission to the City Recorder at 500 E 4th Avenue, Suite 302, Eugene, OR 97401, in accordance with Oregon Administrative Rules 199-050-0070.

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  • Wilmingtonma

    Wilmington, DE
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    This is a citizen's guide to Wilmington, Massachusetts' Town Meeting process, explaining that Town Meeting serves as the town's legislative body where registered voters decide on the annual budget, zoning changes, bylaw amendments, and other community matters. The document outlines key procedural elements including the requirement of 150 registered voters to establish a quorum, the process for submitting articles to the warrant (10 signatures for annual meetings, 200 for special meetings), and the roles of officials such as the Town Moderator, Town Manager, and Select Board. Town Meetings are conducted according to Massachusetts General Laws and parliamentary procedures including Robert's Rules of Order.

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  • California Budget & Policy Center Independent Analysis. Shared Prosperity.

    Los Angeles, CA
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    This California Budget & Policy Center guide provides an overview of county budgeting in California, covering the structure, revenue sources, regulatory framework, and annual process for the state's 58 counties. The document emphasizes that county budgets reflect community values and priorities, funding critical services from health care to the justice system, and stresses the importance of public participation in the budget process. California's counties vary significantly in size and population, ranging from Los Angeles County with 9.9 million residents to Alpine County with fewer than 1,200 residents.

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  • Annual Budget Process Learn about Phoenix's budget process, including how to get involved to voice your priorities.

    Phoenix, AZ
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  • The Budget Process in PA (PDF)

    York, PA
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    This document is a search results page from the Pennsylvania government website displaying budget-related resources rather than substantive budget content. It lists multiple Commonwealth budgets signed by Governor Wolf, including the 2020-21 budget (signed November 23, 2020), the 2024-25 budget, the 2019-20 budget (signed June 28, 2015), and the 2018-19 budget (signed June 22, 2018), along with references to various state agencies and budget briefs. One specific program mentioned is Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts, allocated $87.6 million for pre-kindergarten in fiscal year 2008-09, representing a $12.6 million increase. The 2017-18 budget became law July 17, 2017, without the Governor's signature, with additional companion legislation signed on October 30, 2017.

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  • Annual Budget Process and Timeline | City of Boise

    Boise, ID
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    The City of Boise follows an annual budget development process that runs from January through early fall, with the fiscal year operating from October 1st through September 30th. The budget funds essential services including police and fire departments, emergency medical services, libraries, parks, and utilities, as well as major capital investments like water line replacement and airport expansion. The process involves multiple stages: early planning (December–February), department budget requests and public input (March–May), department presentations (May–June), draft budget release and public workshops (June), public hearings and final adoption (July–September), and publication of the final budget before the fiscal year begins.

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  • The Budget Process in PA (PDF)

    Pottsville, PA
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    This document is a search results page from the Pennsylvania government website displaying budget-related publications and documents. It references multiple Commonwealth budgets signed by Governor Wolf, including the 2020-21 budget signed November 23, 2020, the 2024-25 budget, and the 2019-20 budget signed June 28, 2015. The page indexes budget documents from the Office of the Budget across fiscal years 2008–2025 and mentions Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts funding of $87.6 million for the 2008-09 fiscal year. The 2017-18 Commonwealth Budget became law July 7, 2017, without the Governor's signature, with Governor Wolf signing companion implementation legislation on October 30, 2017.

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  • The Budget Process in PA (PDF)

    Hazleton, PA
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    This document is a search results page from the Pennsylvania government website listing budget-related resources and publications rather than a substantive budget document itself. It references multiple Commonwealth budgets signed by Governor Wolf across fiscal years 2008-09 through 2024-25, including the 2020-21 budget signed November 23, 2020, and the 2017-18 budget approved without gubernatorial signature and becoming law July 7, 2017. A specific program allocation mentioned is Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts at $87.6 million for pre-kindergarten in the 2008-09 budget, representing a $12.6 million increase. The page provides indexing and links to Commonwealth Budget publications maintained by the Office of the Budget but does not contain substantive budget details beyond these scattered references.

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