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19 results for “municipal finance” · other

  • 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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  • MUNICIPAL HOME RULE PROGRAM City of Charleston

    Charleston, WV
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    The City of Charleston's 2024 Municipal Home Rule Program Progress Report documents the city's compliance with West Virginia state code requiring annual reporting on home rule initiatives. The report confirms that Charleston, a Class I municipality with a 2020 census population of 48,864, has implemented a non-tax initiative to encourage Sunday restaurant business growth by allowing earlier alcohol sales, with the supporting ordinance enacted on July 26, 2016. The document serves as part of the state's annual reporting requirement to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance regarding all participating municipalities' progress on their home rule initiatives.

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  • Municipal Authority - Government

    Carlisle, PA
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    The Carlisle Borough Municipal Authority, established in 1948, is responsible for acquiring, constructing, maintaining, and financing the Borough's waterworks and water distribution systems. The five-member Authority, appointed by Borough Council for five-year terms, plans policy, discusses system improvements and expansions, and makes recommendations to Council; it also finances projects through tax-exempt bond issuance for qualifying tax-exempt entities within the Borough. The Authority finances infrastructure through bond issues while the Borough operates facilities and handles routine maintenance, with water sales revenue covering bond payment costs.

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  • Board Meeting Materials - Pittsburgh, PA

    Pittsburgh, PA
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    This document is a webpage listing board meeting materials and information for the City of Pittsburgh's Comprehensive Municipal Pension Trust Fund (CMPTF). It provides access to meeting agendas, public notices, pension payment processing documents, and scheduled board meeting dates for 2026 (February 5, May 7, September 3, and December 3), which are held at 1pm in the Mayor's Conference Room. The page serves as a public transparency resource containing various pension-related reports, disclosure forms, and notices for the municipal pension fund.

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  • Budget Status Reports | Portland, ME - Official Website

    Portland, ME
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  • Finance Committee | Portland, ME - Official Website

    Portland, ME
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  • Office of Management and Budget | Newark, NJ

    Newark, NJ
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    The Office of Management and Budget is Newark's central financial planning and management agency, led by Budget Director Darlene Tate, located at 920 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Boulevard, Room 109. The office provides state-of-the-art management and financial planning resources to support city operations. Contact information includes phone number 973-733-3840 and email access through the city's website.

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  • ALBANY WATER BOARD AND ALBANY MUNICIPAL WATER FINANCE AUTHORITY

    Albany, NY
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  • PART I: THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH Chapter I.

    Fort Worth, TX
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    This document is the table of contents and introductory sections of the Fort Worth City Charter, originally adopted by voters on December 11, 1924, with amendments through November 8, 1983. The charter establishes Fort Worth as a municipal corporation in Tarrant County, Texas, and outlines its organizational structure across 28 chapters covering city council, departments (police, fire, public works, finance, etc.), budgeting, taxation, and administrative procedures. The document indicates the charter has been amended multiple times between 1928 and 1983, with subsequent amendments noted in individual sections.

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  • Budget & Management | City of Cleveland Ohio

    Cleveland, OH
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    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.

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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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  • The HSPS Regional Comprehensive Plan

    Stroudsburg, PA
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    The HSPS Regional Comprehensive Plan is a 2022 update to the regional land use framework originally established in 2005 for Hamilton Township, Stroud Township, Pocono Township, and Stroudsburg Borough, with each municipality adopting the plan between August and September 2022. The plan was financed through grants from the Municipal Assistance Program and the Financial Assistance Program and provides a 10-year policy framework covering land use, economy, housing, transportation, infrastructure, and open space to guide community and economic development decisions. The comprehensive plan serves as a blueprint for municipal decision-making and recommends implementing tools such as zoning regulations, subdivision standards, and capital improvements to transportation and infrastructure systems.

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  • Appendix R Structure of Municipal Funds

    Anchorage, AK
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    Appendix R outlines the Municipality of Anchorage's fund accounting structure, which uses Governmental, Proprietary, and Fiduciary Fund types to track resources and ensure compliance with finance-related legal requirements. Governmental funds are grouped into general, special revenue, capital projects, debt service, and permanent funds, with the Anchorage Assembly approving operating budgets at the department level and revenues/expenditures appropriated at the fund level. The document explains that governmental funds use modified accrual accounting, recognizing revenues when measurable and available, and recording expenditures when liabilities are incurred, with exceptions for debt service and compensated absences paid only when due.

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  • Board of Review Meeting Documents 2025 | City of Dearborn

    Dearborn, MI
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    The City of Dearborn's Board of Review is a four-member body appointed by the Mayor (two members), City Council (one member), and City Finance Director (one member) that meets annually in March and as needed at the Dearborn Administrative Center. Current board members include Chairperson Irene Darragh and four other members with terms extending through 2026–2029, with the most recent appointment made in January 2026. The document provides organizational structure and meeting logistics but does not detail specific agenda items, decisions, or budget figures from actual board meetings.

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  • Your Records May Already Be Available Online City of Tucson

    Tucson, AZ
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    The City of Tucson's City Clerk's Office provides a directory of public records and documents available online through various city departments and databases. The resources listed include Mayor and Council meeting agendas, minutes, and schedules; campaign finance and election information; court records and defendant searches; property records including building permits and code violations; municipal codes; and transportation-related records such as construction plans, subdivision maps, and traffic control information. This document serves as a reference guide directing residents to existing online platforms where they can access government records for transparency and public information purposes.

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  • city of akron, ohio 2023 annual informational statement

    Akron, OH
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    The City of Akron, Ohio issued its 2023 Annual Informational Statement dated September 8, 2023, to provide information about the city's bonds, notes, obligations, and broader municipal affairs to the public on a continuing basis. The document serves as an official disclosure statement for the City's financial obligations and includes sections on city government structure, facilities, economic development initiatives including the BOUNCE Innovation Hub, and Joint Economic Development Districts (JEDDs) with historical and projected revenue information. Questions about the statement should be directed to Stephen F. Fricker, the Director of Finance, at the City of Akron Municipal Building.

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  • HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE

    Dearborn, MI
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  • Borough Manager's Office - Government

    Carlisle, PA
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    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.

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  • Legislative Budget and Finance Committee

    Minersville, PA
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    The Legislative Budget and Finance Committee conducted a study pursuant to House Resolution 2013-168 examining police department consolidation in Pennsylvania, with findings presented in September 2014. The study analyzed current funding mechanisms for municipal police services, which totaled $1.3 billion in local spending during FY 2012, and evaluated consolidation opportunities to improve cost efficiency and service delivery. The committee examined multiple service delivery models including individual municipal departments, regional departments, contracted services, and Pennsylvania State Police coverage, while also assessing cost implications for municipalities with part-time or no police departments.

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