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  • BUDGET IN BRIEF (as of September 4, 2025)

    Sep 4, 2025

    ·Orlando, FL
    Budget

    The City of Orlando's proposed Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget presents an operating and capital improvements plan with the General Fund increasing from $708.6 million (FY 2024/25) to $739.6 million (FY 2025/26). The budget document outlines the city organization structure under Mayor Buddy Dyer and includes multiple special revenue funds and capital improvement projects, with significant allocations including $35.0 million for the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Police Fund and $60.2 million in CRA Trust Funds. Key departmental areas covered include Police, Fire, Public Works, Housing and Community Development, Parks and Recreation, and Economic Development, with the budget guided by the city's mission to deliver public services in a knowledgeable, responsive, and financially responsible manner.

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  • City of Stamford FY2025-2026 Budget Presentation March 5, 2025

    Mar 5, 2025

    ·Stamford, CT
    Budget

    The City of Stamford presented its FY2025-2026 budget on March 5, 2025, with Mayor Caroline Simmons outlining a fiscally responsible budget aimed at minimizing residents' tax burden while investing in critical services. Key priorities include public safety, schools, parks and sustainability, roads and pedestrian safety, housing, and new community initiatives, supported by a strong economic outlook showing a 2.8% unemployment rate, decreased commercial vacancy rates in the central business district, and over $1 billion in annual visitors. The administration proposed designating surplus revenue into school construction and identified $1.9 million in departmental cuts while maintaining investment in mission-critical positions.

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  • CITY OF SAN JOSÉ ANNUAL BUDGET San José Youth Commission November 27, 2023 8

    Nov 27, 2023

    ·San Jose, CA
    Budget

    The City of San José adopted a $6.1 billion annual budget for 2023-2024, comprising a $4.5 billion operating budget and $1.6 billion capital budget across 137 funds. The General Fund ($1.9 billion) is primarily funded by property tax (22%), fund balance carryover (30.1%), and sales tax (16.1%), with major spending areas including Public Safety (24.3%), Environmental and Utility Services (28.1%), and Strategic Support (16.8%). The document was presented to the San José Youth Commission on November 27, 2023, and outlines the city's budget development process, departmental allocations, and capital projects across community services, infrastructure, and public safety.

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  • City of Columbia FY 2021-2022 BUDGET OVERVIEW MAY 11, 2021 iStock.com/Kruck20

    May 11, 2021

    ·Columbia, SC
    Budget

    The City of Columbia presented its FY 2021-2022 budget overview on May 11, 2021, establishing a comprehensive plan for resource allocation across direct services (police, fire, parks, public works, water/sewer), supportive services (finance, HR, IT), and non-departmental functions. The budget is funded through multiple revenue sources including property taxes, licenses and permits, charges for services, intergovernmental revenue, and enterprise fund user fees, with all allocations requiring adoption by ordinance and adherence to South Carolina's constitutional requirement for a balanced budget. The budget supports the city's strategic vision focused on attracting talent, community planning, economic prosperity, neighborhood enhancement, and innovative municipal services aligned with Columbia's long-term 2036 vision.

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  • State

    State College, PA
    Budget

    House Bill 1300 amends the Fiscal Code to implement the 2023-2024 budget and includes provisions across multiple areas including COVID-19 response programs, mental health funding, and tenant protections. The bill allocates significant funds including $360.2 million from the Tobacco Settlement Fund for FY 2023/24, $100 million in Department of Human Services mental health funding ($34 million for workforce programs, $31.5 million for criminal justice initiatives, and $34.5 million for mental health services expansion), and creates protections prohibiting Senior Citizens' property tax and rent rebate assistance from being used as lease payments, with penalties for violating landlords including full reimbursement plus 25% additional penalties. The bill also addresses unclaimed federal ARPA funds in education and continues community economic development programs, with fiscal impacts ranging from no impact for directed appropriations to indeterminate impacts for new enforcement provisions.

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  • 2024 Proposed Budget

    Spokane, WA
    Budget

    Mayor Nadine Woodward's November 2, 2023 letter introducing Spokane's 2024 proposed budget emphasizes cautious economic optimism and a collaborative budgeting process that included community town halls and City Council meetings to identify priorities. The budget focuses on three main areas—public safety, housing and services, and supporting city workers—while implementing heightened spending scrutiny, organizational efficiencies, updated fee schedules, and strategic bridge funding. The proposal aims to balance immediate community needs with long-term fiscal sustainability and sets the foundation for continued efficiency improvements in future budgets.

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  • City of Portland, Oregon FY 2013-14 Budget in Brief

    Portland, ME
    Budget

    The City of Portland's FY 2013-14 Budget in Brief outlines the city's mission to serve as a responsive local government focused on improving quality of life through public health, safety, transportation, environmental, and recreational services. The document establishes the city's core values of commitment, integrity, partnerships, and innovation, and identifies four strategic goals: ensuring community safety, promoting economic vitality, improving neighborhood quality of life, and protecting the natural and built environment. The budget document provides an overview of Portland's fund structure, total budget allocation, capital budget, General Fund details, and service area breakdowns to guide fiscal planning for the fiscal year.

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  • CITY OF PORTLAND, OREGON

    Portland, ME
    Budget

    The City of Portland's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2018 addresses the city's rapid population growth and the resulting strain on municipal services and infrastructure. The Office of Management and Finance outlined a 2018-2020 Strategic Plan focused on adopting 21st-century business solutions, developing an inclusive workforce, and leading citywide initiatives to meet evolving community needs. The report includes complete financial statements, independent audit results, and budget-to-actual comparisons for major funds including the General Fund and Transportation Operating Fund.

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  • 2012 The City of San José’s Budget Crisis INSIDE Introduction The City’s Budget

    San Jose, CA
    Budget

    San José, Northern California's largest city with nearly one million residents, faces ongoing multi-year budget shortfalls with expenses outpacing revenues over the past decade. The city's general fund relies primarily on property and sales taxes, though San José receives only a small percentage of taxes collected (9% of property taxes and 12% of sales taxes), with 61% of expenditures dedicated to public safety and community services. The city is required by charter to approve a balanced budget annually by June 30 through a nine-month community-based process that includes multiple opportunities for public input.

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  • Ordinance No. ---- COUNTY OF GREENVILLE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET ORDINANCE

    Greenville, SC
    Budget

    This ordinance appropriates funds for Greenville County government operations for fiscal year 2022–2023 (July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023) across six fund categories. The General Fund totals $213,676,673, with Public Safety receiving the largest allocation at $35,754,424, followed by Strategic Operations at $29,575,165 and Community Development and Planning at $24,797,319. Special Revenue Funds total $73,608,881, including $19,434,024 for Parks and Recreation, $15,250,000 for Road Program projects, and $14,018,805 for the Infrastructure Bank. Capital Projects Fund appropriates $75,265,000, with $64,350,000 dedicated to Facility/Construction Projects. The Debt Service Fund allocates $20,822,113 for principal, interest, and service charges on various debt instruments, while Internal Service Funds total $40,806,455 primarily for Health and Dental Insurance ($28,888,059) and Fleet Management ($7,833,396). The Enterprise Fund appropriates $27,905,433 for Solid Waste and Stormwater Management operations.

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  • DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP 2026 Preliminary BUDGET

    Doylestown, PA
    Budget

    Doylestown Township presented its 2026 preliminary budget to the Board of Supervisors on November 19, 2025, prepared under the leadership of Township Manager Stephanie J. Mason and Finance Director Kenneth Wallace. The budget document outlines funding across multiple funds including the General Fund, Fire Fund, Park and Recreation Fund, and various capital and debt service funds. The township maintains strong financial health with an Aa1 credit rating from Moody's, reflecting a healthy reserve position with available fund balance at 53% of expenditures, and holds multiple accreditations including Pennsylvania Police Chief's Association accreditation and Gold Sustainable Community certification.

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  • City of Columbia, SC - Budget Office

    Columbia, SC
    Budget

    The City of Columbia, SC's FY 2023-2024 Budget, presented to City Council on June 2, 2023, is balanced and scheduled for final adoption following a public hearing on June 6, 2023. The budget prioritizes meeting City Council's strategic outcomes, including workforce stability, technology investments, infrastructure projects (Finlay Park, Municipal Complex, Canal Embankment), and community improvements in affordable housing, redevelopment, and economic growth. The budget development emphasizes efficient resource allocation while addressing service demands, capital investments, and financial obligations such as debt service.

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  • phoenix - community budget guide

    Phoenix, AZ
    Budget

    The Phoenix Community Budget Guide outlines the city's fiscal structure and challenges. Phoenix's 2025-26 General Fund faced a baseline deficit of $36 million, with projected shortfalls of $83 million in 2026-27 and $6 million in 2027-28, primarily caused by state legislative actions eliminating residential rental sales tax (SB 1131) and reducing the individual income tax rate to 2.5 percent (SB 1828). On March 18, 2025, the City Council approved budget balancing strategies including an increase to the Transaction Privilege Tax and Use Tax rate from 2.3 percent to 2.8 percent, effective July 1, 2025, resulting in a projected one-time General Fund surplus of $17 million for 2025-26. The document describes the city's budget structure, revenue sources, operating costs for public safety and community services, and the budget process including a planned City Council adoption in June 2026 with community input opportunities at phoenix.gov/budget.

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  • 1 Community Development Administration

    Baltimore, MD
    Budget

    The Community Development Administration of Maryland's Department of Housing and Community Development issued this annual report pursuant to SEC Rule 15c2-12, disclosing financial information current as of June 30, 2025, for its Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds program. The report references the Administration's most recent official statement dated November 18, 2011, for Series 2011 C/2009 A-7 bonds. Financial statements for fiscal years ending June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024 were audited by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP in accordance with generally accepted accounting and auditing standards. As of June 30, 2025, the Debt Service Reserve Fund held a balance of $3,923,613, satisfying the Debt Service Reserve Requirement. The Administration voluntarily provides quarterly updates to EMMA filings but reserves the right to discontinue this practice at any time.

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  • 2026 Proposed Budget

    Nanticoke, PA
    Budget

    The 2026 Proposed Budget document for Middletown Township provides an overview of the township's elected officials and administrative leadership. The budget includes biographies of the Board of Supervisors members—Mike Ksiazek (Chairperson), Bernadette Hannah (Vice Chairperson), Dana Kane, and Dawn Quirple (Secretary)—as well as appointed executive officials including the Township Manager, Chief of Police, and various department directors. The document also includes a memorial to Supervisor Anna Payne (1985-2025), acknowledging her service to the community.

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  • Adopted Operating Budget

    Des Moines, IA
    Budget

    The City of Des Moines adopted its operating budget for fiscal year 2019-20, led by Mayor Frank Cownie and City Council, with City Manager Scott Sanders and Finance Director Robert Fagen overseeing administration. The budget totaled approximately $735.5 million across all city funds, with the General Fund representing the largest portion at $181.8 million (23%), followed by Capital Projects at $174.9 million (22%), Special Revenue at $136.3 million (17%), Enterprise funds at $136.1 million (17%), and Debt Service at $106.4 million (13%). The document provides detailed departmental budget allocations for major city services including police, fire, public works, parks and recreation, library, and community development.

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  • 2025-2026 APPROVED EXECUTIVE BUDGET

    Louisville, KY
    Budget

    Louisville Metro Mayor Craig Greenberg presented the 2025-2026 Approved Executive Budget on April 24, 2025, emphasizing investments in public safety, housing, job creation, and community services. The budget includes funding for additional police officer and firefighter recruit classes, the addition of nurses to the 911 call center to improve emergency response efficiency, AI programs to enhance government operations, and a five percent across-the-board raise for all non-union employees. The mayor highlighted significant violent crime reductions and proposed continued support for education initiatives including Thrive by 5 and early childhood learning programs.

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  • CITY COUNCIL CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU HONOLULU. HAWAII ORDINANCE 1 9 — 1 3

    Honolulu, HI
    Budget

    Ordinance 19–13, passed by Honolulu City Council, appropriates the executive operating budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. The ordinance authorizes total revenues of $3,452,418,507 with net appropriations of $2,834,866,665 across operating, federal, and special project funds. Operating funds total $2,713,846,226, including the General Fund at $1,999,680,728, Highway Fund at $316,777,489, Sewer Fund at $390,292,424, and Bus Transportation Fund at $269,926,190, among other departmental and special purpose funds. Federal funds allocated include $59,345,426 for Housing and Community Development Section 8 Contracts, $40,675,266 for Federal Grants, and other community development programs. The ordinance covers appropriations for General Government functions, including the Mayor's office, Department of Budget and Fiscal Services, and other executive departments.

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  • BUDGET.PA.GOV EXECUTIVE BUDGET 2025-2026

    Scranton, PA
    Budget

    Governor Tom Wolf's 2025-2026 executive budget proposal, submitted February 4, 2025, builds on previous bipartisan investments in education, public safety, and economic development. The budget continues scheduled K-12 education funding, increases support for pre-K and early intervention programs, invests in school infrastructure and mental health services, and advances the state's economic development strategy with focus on innovation sectors including agriculture. The proposal also includes funding for higher education institutions, workforce development programs, and aims to create safer communities while maintaining property tax relief for seniors.

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  • 2025-26 City Manager's Proposed Budget (PDF)

    Phoenix, AZ
    Budget

    The City of Phoenix presented its balanced Fiscal Year 2025-26 City Manager's Proposed Budget on May 6, 2025, which includes a projected $17 million General Fund surplus that the City Manager recommends be set aside as reserve due to economic uncertainty, slowing revenue collections, and potential impacts from state and federal funding changes. The budget proposal follows extensive community engagement, with 12 budget hearings held between April 1-16 that generated resident feedback broadly supportive of the proposed budget and requesting additional city services; the city also allocated $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act interest earnings to the Housing Trust Fund. Final budget action is scheduled for the May 21, 2025 City Council meeting, with detailed fund schedules included in the proposal.

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  • 2025-Managers-Recommended-Budget. ...

    Lebanon, PA
    Budget

    The Manager's Recommended Budget for 2025 was presented by Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania on November 1, 2024, and provides a comprehensive budget plan across multiple departments including General Government, Community Development, Public Works, Human Services, Recreation, and Public Safety. The document includes budget comparisons, zero-based budgeting analysis, service level rankings, capital improvements, and debt service information across 94 pages. Specific budget figures and detailed policy changes are referenced in the body of the document through various comparison tables and departmental sections.

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  • C I T Y O F A K R O N , O H I O 2020 BUDGET PLAN 2020 WWW.AKRONOHIO.GOV

    Akron, OH
    Budget

    The City of Akron, Ohio's 2020 Budget Plan document outlines the city's comprehensive fiscal strategy for 2020, including operating budgets across multiple funds (General, Sewer, and Water), debt service obligations, and capital investment programs. The document includes detailed analysis of budgeted revenues and expenditures by category, comparative fund balances, long-range financial planning, and debt service requirements across various bond types and loan agreements. The budget framework encompasses fiscal performance goals, departmental allocations, revenue sources including property taxes and community development grants, and infrastructure planning through the Capital Investment and Community Development Program.

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  • City of Mesa Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)

    Mesa, AZ
    Budget

    The City of Mesa's Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for FY 2024/2025 (July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025) documents the allocation and distribution of $4,192,294 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, with $4,068,447 awarded to programs and administration. CDBG Public Service Activities received $602,214 across six agencies (A New Leaf, Central Arizona Shelter Services, Child Crisis Arizona, Family Promise, Homeward Bound, and Save the Family Foundation of Arizona), though CASS cancelled two contracts and returned funds due to leadership and staffing changes. Housing Rehabilitation was allocated $2,342,182 for the Emergency Rehabilitation Program, while the HOME Investment Partnership Program provided $400,000 for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance focused on utility and deposit assistance. Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program awarded $329,288 to three agencies (A New Leaf, CASS, and Save the Family) for emergency shelter and rapid rehousing services, with the city coordinating through the Maricopa County Continuum of Care workgroups including Coordinated Entry, Planning, and ESG Committees.

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  • City of Huntsville, Alabama

    Huntsville, AL
    Budget

    The City of Huntsville, Alabama adopted its Fiscal Year 2022 annual budget (beginning October 1, 2021) with total revenues projected at $417.4 million, representing significant growth across major revenue sources including sales and use taxes ($249.5 million), ad valorem taxes ($88.3 million), and license fees ($24.7 million). The budget document identifies the city's administrative structure under Mayor Tommy Battle and City Administrator John Hamilton, with departments spanning public safety, community services, infrastructure, and economic development. The city's jurisdiction expanded to 221.76 square miles by 2021, with the budget prepared by the Finance Department under Director Penny L. Smith.

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  • WORCESTER REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (A ...

    Worcester, MA
    Budget

    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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  • SDHC Fiscal Year 2024 - BUDGET Report

    San Diego, CA
    Budget

    The San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) presented its proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget of $595 million, designed to advance its mission of fostering social and economic stability for vulnerable populations through affordable housing, financial self-reliance opportunities, and homelessness solutions. The budget aligns with SDHC's strategic priorities, which include increasing and preserving housing solutions, supporting family self-sufficiency, investing in staff, advancing homelessness solutions, and promoting equity and inclusion. The agency emphasizes collaborative partnerships with government agencies, service providers, developers, and community organizations to maximize the impact of its limited funding resources.

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  • ANNUAL BUDGET 2022

    Bloomington, IN
    Budget

    The City of Bloomington adopted its 2022 Annual Budget on December 6, 2021, with other funds adopted between October and December 2021, as presented by Chief Financial Officer Lori Economy-Scholler. The budget document indicates the city maintained strong financial performance through 2021 despite pandemic challenges, with residents rating city services highly (88% positive rating for customer service in a community survey). The city received the Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 26th consecutive year, recognizing the budget as an effective policy document, operations guide, financial plan, and communications tool.

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  • City Budget | Newark, NJ

    Newark, NJ
    Budget

    The City of Newark's annual budgets serve as financial blueprints allocating municipal resources to public safety, community development, housing, health services, and public works while maintaining fiscal responsibility. The document provides links to budgets from 2008 through 2025, along with tax rate certifications for 2022 and 2023 and municipal budget levy cap calculation guidance. However, specific dollar amounts, departmental allocations, and detailed line items are not included in this index document.

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  • Municipality of Anchorage 2025 Proposed Budget General ...

    Anchorage, AK
    Budget

    The Municipality of Anchorage presented its 2025 Proposed Budget for General Government Operating on October 25, 2024, showing a total proposed budget of $645.8 million, an increase from the 2024 Revised Budget of $620.3 million. Key changes include a $7.1 million debt service adjustment, $11.8 million in labor continuation costs, a $3.8 million transfer from the ML&P Sale Fund, and $3.5 million allocated for low-barrier shelter and services. The budget covers departments including Utilities, Enterprises, ACDA, Anchorage Hydropower, Water & Wastewater Utility, Don Young Port of Alaska, Merrill Field Airport, Solid Waste Services, and the Anchorage Community Development Authority. Individual department budgets include the Equal Rights Commission at $872,255 (6 full-time positions), Internal Audit at $868,992 (5 full-time and 1 part-time position), and Equity & Justice at $362,997 (2 full-time positions after transferring 1 position to the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer).

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  • DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP 2026 FEE SCHEDULE

    Doylestown, PA
    Budget

    This document presents Doylestown Township's 2026 Fee Schedule, which outlines various municipal fees for services including deed registration ($10), community meeting room rentals ($150 for 4 hours or less with a $100 security deposit), and animal carcass removal ($100 per carcass). The schedule shows a long revision history dating back to 1994, with the most recent updates occurring in January 2026 (Resolutions #2775 and #2779), indicating the township regularly adjusts its fee structure to reflect current operational costs.

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