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  • TOWNSHIP OF BETHLEHEM 2026 BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS AS OF DECEMBER 15, 2025

    Dec 15, 2025

    ·Bethlehem, PA
    Budget

    The Township of Bethlehem's 2026 budget assumptions, effective December 15, 2025, include wage increases for unionized employees (3.00–4.00%) and non-bargaining staff (4.00%), a 20% medical insurance rate increase, and open positions in the Police Department (2 officers) and Public Works (2 truck drivers). The budget proposes no increases to the township millage rate or sewer billing rates, though a 10% stormwater fee increase is proposed, with the total property tax millage across county, school, and township combined at 82.01 mills. Public hearings were scheduled for October and November 2025, with budget adoption set for December 15, 2025.

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  • TOWNSHIP OF BETHLEHEM 2026 BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS AS OF DECEMBER 15, 2025

    Dec 15, 2025

    ·Bangor, PA
    Budget

    The Township of Bethlehem presented its 2026 budget assumptions as of December 15, 2025, with key decisions including wage increases for bargaining units (3.00–4.00%) and non-bargaining employees (4.00%), a 20% medical insurance rate increase, and no proposed increases to the millage rate or sewer billing rate. Notable staffing changes include two open police officer positions and two open truck driver positions in Public Works, while a 10% stormwater fee increase was proposed. The township's total tax millage rate remained at 8.04 mills (9.80% of total tax burden), with a tentative budget hearing schedule spanning October through December 2025 and formal adoption scheduled for December 15th.

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  • CHARLES MODICA INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST December 3, 2025

    Dec 3, 2025

    ·San Diego, CA
    Budget

    This document is a public guide prepared by San Diego's Independent Budget Analyst on December 3, 2025, designed to help residents understand the FY 2026 Adopted Budget and the city's budget process. The guide covers the adopted budget overview and highlights, explains how the city's operating and general funds work, describes the budget creation process and roles of key stakeholders, and provides resources including frequently asked questions and a glossary. No specific budget figures or policy decisions are detailed in this introductory portion; rather, it serves as an educational reference document for public transparency.

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  • COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF THE BUDGET DATE: November 12, 2025

    Nov 12, 2025

    ·Lansford, PA
    Budget

    On November 12, 2025, Pennsylvania Governor signed Act 1-A, the General Appropriation Act of 2025, establishing total appropriations of $103.747 billion across multiple funds. The General Fund received $98.45 billion in total appropriations ($49.42 billion in state funds and $49.03 billion in federal funds), while the remaining $5.3 billion was distributed across specialized funds including transportation, water infrastructure, public health, and tourism initiatives. The notification provides expenditure symbol numbers and allocations by department, with supplemental adjustments to the 2024-25 budget included in the total.

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  • COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF THE BUDGET DATE: November 12, 2025

    Nov 12, 2025

    ·Pottsville, PA
    Budget

    On November 12, 2025, Governor of Pennsylvania signed Act 1-A, the General Appropriation Act of 2025. Total appropriations across all funds amount to $103,747,176,000, with the General Fund comprising $98,451,842,000 in state and federal funds. The document outlines expenditure allocations across multiple dedicated funds including the State Lottery Fund, Motor License Fund, PENNVEST water infrastructure funds, and various other specialized accounts, with complete appropriation details and expenditure symbols provided for implementation.

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  • COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF THE BUDGET DATE: November 12, 2025

    Nov 12, 2025

    ·Pottstown, PA
    Budget

    On November 12, 2025, Pennsylvania Governor signed Act 1-A, the General Appropriation Act of 2025, authorizing total appropriations of $103.7 billion across all funds, including $98.5 billion in General Fund appropriations (comprising $49.4 billion in state funds and $49 billion in federal funds). The notification specifies expenditure symbols, amounts, and character codes for all approved appropriations across multiple fund categories including the State Lottery Fund, Motor License Fund, PENNVEST Water and Drinking Water Revolving Funds, and various other designated funds, with 2024-25 supplemental appropriations also included.

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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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  • Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted Budget July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026

    Jul 1, 2025

    ·Louisville, KY
    Budget

    The Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District adopted its Fiscal Year 2026 budget for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The document serves as a comprehensive policy and financial planning document for the sewer district, following the organization's receipt of a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association for its FY 2025 budget. The budget document includes strategic planning information, organizational structure, and program descriptions for the district's operations.

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  • 1 CHARLESTON COUNTY FY 2026 BUDGET Thursday, May 22, 2025 Budget Schedule

    May 22, 2025

    ·Charleston, SC
    Budget

    On May 22, 2025, Charleston County presented its FY 2026 budget for committee action, proposing approval of county and special purpose district budgets totaling $365.5 million in general fund appropriations (a 4.2% increase) and $56.5 million in debt service (a 47% increase). The budget addresses economic uncertainties and inflation while supporting strategic priorities including 33 new positions across public safety and emergency services, infrastructure improvements, and financial sustainability initiatives such as upgraded financial systems and fee reviews. The budget schedule includes first reading on May 22, second reading on May 27, and public hearings with third reading on June 10, with millage rates remaining flat for most districts except Northern Charleston Fire District, which increased by 0.7 mills.

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  • TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLETOWN DECEMBER 31, 2024 BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WITH

    Dec 31, 2024

    ·Minersville, PA
    Budget

    The Township of Middletown's basic financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, were audited and presented fairly in all material respects, covering governmental activities, business-type activities, and multiple fund types including general, special revenue, highway aid, proprietary, and fiduciary funds. The document includes entity-wide and fund-specific financial statements along with required supplementary information on pension liabilities and contributions for both the non-uniformed pension plan and sewer authority plan. The audit was completed on April 23, 2025, by independent auditors who also evaluated internal control and compliance with applicable government auditing standards.

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  • DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT Year Ended December 31, 2024

    Dec 31, 2024

    ·Doylestown, PA
    Budget

    This is the table of contents for Doylestown Township's Annual Financial Report for the year ended December 31, 2024, which includes an independent auditor's report, management's discussion and analysis, and comprehensive financial statements covering governmental funds, proprietary funds, and fiduciary funds. The report presents the township's financial position through statements of net position, activities, revenues, expenditures, and cash flows, along with detailed notes and required supplementary information on budgetary comparisons and pension plan liabilities for both police and non-uniform employees.

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  • 11/19/2024 2025 PROPOSED Budget The Honorable Michael Helfrich, Mayor

    Nov 19, 2024

    ·York, PA
    Budget

    On November 19, 2024, Mayor Michael Helfrich presented the FY2025 proposed budget totaling $143.4 million in expenses, funded by $108.0 million in revenue and $35.6 million in fund balance, with a projected surplus of $181,471. The General Fund comprises the largest portion at $70.3 million in expenses supported by $57.7 million in revenue and $12.6 million in fund balance, while significant allocations include American Rescue Plan Act funds ($21.4 million), capital projects ($6.8 million), and special projects ($4.3 million). The budget includes salary and wage adjustments for city employees and council members, along with various departmental allocations for benefits and operational expenses across multiple specialized funds including recreation, liquid fuels, housing grants, and infrastructure projects.

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  • Final Budget Adopted: November 4, 2024 2025 Budget Photo by: Chloe Pauls

    Nov 4, 2024

    ·Nanticoke, PA
    Budget

    On November 4, 2024, North Whitehall Township adopted its 2025 budget with an opening General Fund balance of $8,250,000 and anticipated revenues of $6,425,000 against expenditures of $6,133,000, resulting in a $291,000 surplus. The Township made significant decisions to increase its property tax levy from 0.5 mills to 0.65 mills (a 0.15 mill increase) and introduced its first-ever Fire Tax of 0.45 mills, bringing the total 2025 property tax levy to 1.2 mills. Additionally, $275,000 of the budget surplus was allocated to the Equipment fund for fleet needs, and $900,000 was drawn from unrestricted cash reserves for capital improvements, while maintaining an estimated ending fund balance of $7,361,000.

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  • CHARLES MODICA INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST October 29, 2024

    Oct 29, 2024

    ·San Diego, CA
    Budget

    On October 29, 2024, the Office of the Independent Budget Analyst released a public guide explaining San Diego's FY 2025 Adopted Budget and the city's budget process. The guide provides an overview of the budget at a glance, highlights of services, the General Fund and other funds, and detailed information on budget creation, roles, components, and monitoring procedures. The document serves as a comprehensive resource for citizens to understand how the city forecasts revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year.

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  • TOWNSHIP OF BETHLEHEM 2025 BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS AS OF OCTOBER 18, 2024

    Oct 18, 2024

    ·Bethlehem, PA
    Budget

    As of October 18, 2024, the Township of Bethlehem presented its 2025 budget assumptions to the Board of Commissioners, incorporating wage increases across multiple employee groups (ranging from 3.0% to 5.9%, with medical costs rising 17.7% and pension obligations increasing 55.57%), hiring two new police officers and two truck drivers, and proposing no increases to the millage rate, sewer billing rate, or stormwater fees. The budget includes a tentative hearing schedule spanning October through December 2024, with department-specific budget reviews scheduled for late October and early November, culminating in budget adoption on December 16th.

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  • Annual Comprehensive Financial Report For Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2024

    Sep 30, 2024

    ·Ambler, PA
    Budget

    Webb County, Texas issued its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024, prepared by County Auditor Rafael Pérez, CPA, CGFM. The report contains audited financial statements including government-wide and fund financial statements, covering governmental, proprietary, and fiduciary funds, along with detailed notes on accounting policies, assets, liabilities, long-term debt, pension plans, and other financial matters. The document serves as the official financial accountability statement for the county's fiscal operations.

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  • Annual Comprehensive Financial Report For Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2024

    Sep 30, 2024

    ·York, PA
    Budget

    Webb County, Texas released its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024, prepared by County Auditor Rafael Pérez, CPA, CGFM. The 380-page report contains audited financial statements including government-wide and fund financial statements, notes on accounting policies, detailed information on assets, liabilities, investments, taxes, debt, pension plans, and other financial matters. The report provides a complete accounting of Webb County's financial position and operations for the fiscal year.

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  • Date: April 9, 2024 Page: 1 of 32 MEMORANDUM To:

    Apr 9, 2024

    ·Tucson, AZ
    Budget

    The City Manager presented the Fiscal Year 2025 Operating and Capital Budget to the Mayor and Council on April 9, 2024, emphasizing long-term financial sustainability, strategic investment, and employee retention as key priorities. The budget reflects adjustments to the previously planned 5-year General Fund Investment Plan due to forecasted revenue decreases from the State's new flat income tax policy, which will reduce the city's shared income tax collections for FY25 and FY26 more than initially expected. The FY25 budget continues funding for public safety equipment and facilities, collector streets per Proposition 411 commitments, and adds a $6 million local match requirement for a Housing Choice grant award.

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  • Report on Expenditures Per Capita September 18, 2023

    Sep 18, 2023

    ·Indianapolis, IN
    Budget

    The Indiana Department of Local Government Finance issued a Report on Expenditures Per Capita on September 18, 2023, compiling 2021 and 2022 financial data from local governments across the state as required by Indiana Code. The report, prepared for the Governor and Indiana General Assembly, analyzes spending per capita across eight categories of local government entities: counties, townships, cities/towns, school corporations, libraries, special districts, conservancy districts, and soil and water conservation districts, with data compiled from the Indiana State Board of Accounts and the Indiana Department of Education. The Department calculated the highest, lowest, median, and average expenditures per capita for each local government type based on the most recent federal decennial census data.

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  • Mayor's 2023 Proposed Budget

    Nov 2, 2022

    ·Spokane, WA
    Budget

    Mayor Nadine Woodward's 2023 proposed budget, presented November 2, 2022, addresses a $37 million revenue loss from the pandemic while forgoing a 1% property tax increase for household financial relief. The budget prioritizes people-focused investments including increased shelter space, homelessness services, public safety, sanitation, garbage collection, and workforce retention in a competitive labor market. Sales tax revenue is projected to increase 5.9% overall in 2023, though gains are not expected to continue due to anticipated recession.

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  • For the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2022 and ending September 30, 2023

    Oct 1, 2022

    ·Dallas, TX
    Budget

    Dallas County's FY2023 budget document (October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023) provides a comprehensive overview of the county's financial and operational planning, organized by major service categories including Justice Administration, Law Enforcement, Health and Social Services, Juvenile Services, Community Services, Management Services, Capital and Technology, and Parkland Hospital. The document explains Dallas County's governmental structure, where the Commissioners Court (consisting of one County Judge and four County Commissioners) sets the tax rate, adopts the budget, and oversees county operations focused on judicial systems, health and welfare services, law enforcement, and infrastructure. Additional information is available through the Dallas County Office of Budget and Evaluation, with the full budget details, performance measures, and line-item budgets available to citizens seeking more comprehensive information about county operations.

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  • ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT For the year ended December 31, 2021

    Dec 31, 2021

    ·Baton Rouge, LA
    Budget

    This Annual Comprehensive Financial Report documents the consolidated financial position of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. The 378-page report, prepared by the Finance Department under Director Linda Hunt, includes government-wide financial statements, fund financial statements, notes, and required supplementary information including budget comparisons and pension liability schedules. The document received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.

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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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  • city-atlanta-fy2014-budget-report.pdf

    Atlanta, GA
    Budget

    The City of Atlanta's Fiscal Year 2014 Adopted Budget document, submitted by Mayor Kasim Reed, provides a comprehensive overview of the city's financial operations and planning. The 614-page budget book includes sections on revenue forecasts, economic outlooks, operational departmental summaries for all city departments, capital project statuses, and debt management information. The document serves as a public transparency resource detailing how city funds are allocated across various departments including public safety, public works, parks and recreation, aviation, and other municipal services.

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  • CITY OF MESA, AZ ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT

    Mesa, AZ
    Budget

    The City of Mesa, Arizona's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, presents the city's financial position and organizational structure under the leadership of Mayor John Giles and City Manager Chris Brady. The report includes a district map of the city, organizational chart showing departmental structure across various city services including public safety, utilities, development, and community services. The document serves as the official financial summary for the fiscal year, prepared by the Financial Services Department and covering the city's operational and financial activities for the period.

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    Kansas City, MO
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  • city of norfolk - proposed budget f 2026

    Norfolk, VA
    Budget

    This is the table of contents and introductory pages of the City of Norfolk's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, a comprehensive 638-page document outlining the city's financial plan and budget allocation across all departments and funds. The budget document is organized by major functional areas including legislative, judicial, executive, general management, community development, parks and recreation, public health and safety, public works, and public school education, with sections covering revenue sources, expenditures, financial policies, and strategic goals. No specific budget figures, policy changes, or meeting decisions are presented in this excerpt, which consists only of organizational materials and the table of contents.

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  • state of oklahoma - fy 2024

    Oklahoma City, OK
    Budget

    Governor J. Kevin Stitt's FY 2024 Executive Budget for Oklahoma, submitted in February 2023, prioritizes education reform including education savings accounts, performance-based teacher pay raises, and improved reading scores, while proposing to return surplus revenue to taxpayers through elimination of the state grocery tax and reductions in personal and corporate income tax rates. The budget maintains a flat spending level despite the state achieving a historic $4 billion savings account and record tax receipts in 2022, with the administration proposing creation of an Oklahoma Legacy Fund to diversify revenue sources. The budget framework aligns with four stated priorities: driving excellence in education, making Oklahoma business-friendly, defending freedoms, and protecting Oklahomans.

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  • Approved 2021 Budget

    Hazleton, PA
    Budget

    The 2021 approved budget document presents the General Fund revenue projections with detailed breakdowns of real estate taxes, resident taxes, and special taxes. Key figures include Real Estate Taxes projected at $5.18 million (down $1.17 million from the proposed amount), Earned Income Tax at $1.95 million, and Real Estate Transfer Tax at $275,000, among other revenue sources including per capita and local service taxes. The budget reflects conservative revenue estimates, particularly for real estate tax collection projected at 89-90%, and includes prior-year collections and various municipal tax ordinances levied on residents and income earners.

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  • fy 2024-2025 operating budget book

    Nashville, TN
    Budget

    This document is the FY 2024-2025 Operating Budget Book for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, covering the fiscal year from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. The budget was prepared under Mayor Freddie O'Connell's administration with Finance Director Kevin Crumbo and published in August 2024. The document includes leadership information for the mayor, vice mayor, 35 council members representing various districts, and the finance department staff responsible for budget oversight.

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