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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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  • 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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  • Annual Budget 2024 Adopted Annual BUDGET October 1, 2023

    Oct 1, 2023

    ·Tampa, FL
    Budget

    The City of Largo, Florida adopted its Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Budget for Operating and Capital Improvements, effective October 1, 2023. The budget document includes organizational structure for 992.52 full-time equivalent employees across departments including Police (220.06 FTE), Fire Rescue (169.00 FTE), Public Works (152.33 FTE), and Recreation, Parks & Arts (145.65 FTE). The City received a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association for the prior fiscal year.

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  • department of public utilities division of cleveland ...

    Cleveland, OH
    Budget

    This is an audit report of the City of Cleveland's Department of Public Utilities, Division of Cleveland Public Power for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. The document presents audited financial statements including the Statement of Net Position, Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position, Statement of Cash Flows, and related notes covering pension and OPEB liabilities through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System. The report was prepared by the Ohio Auditor of State and addresses the financial position and operations of the Division as of and for the year ending December 31, 2024.

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  • CITY OF HOUSTON FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET ...

    Houston, TX
    Budget

    The document presents written budget questions submitted by Houston City Council Member Sallie Alcorn for Fiscal Year 2023, with departmental responses addressing specific line-item inquiries. In Administrative & Regulatory Affairs, the Director's Office "miscellaneous other services and charges" increased from $26,864 (FY22 estimate) to $40,689 (FY23 budget) due to a document scanning and retention archival project for the City Secretary's office. For the BARC special revenue fund, "miscellaneous other services and charges" rose from $106,834 (FY22 estimate) to $256,402 (FY23 budget), attributed to pandemic-related staffing challenges and the need to contract five cleaning employees to work seven days per week from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., approved in January 2022. The submission covers 17 city departments and was released for public transparency on May 10.

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  • City of Raleigh FY25 Budget at a Glance

    Raleigh, NC
    Budget

    The City of Raleigh adopted a FY25 budget of $732.2 million (13.1% increase from FY24) with a proposed tax rate of 35.50 cents per $100 of assessed value, an increase of 3.80 cents. The budget prioritizes affordable housing, transit and transportation, public safety, and growth management, with dedicated funding for employee cost-of-living adjustments and deferred capital maintenance. The city conducted enhanced community engagement beginning in October 2023, including listening sessions and participatory budgeting initiatives, to ensure resident priorities shaped spending decisions.

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  • Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Building the Phoenix of Tomorrow

    Phoenix, AZ
    Budget

    This is the Seventy-Eighth Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the City of Phoenix Employees' Retirement System, a component unit of the City of Phoenix, Arizona, covering fiscal years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023. The report presents financial statements, actuarial data, investment performance, and administrative information for the retirement system. The document includes an independent auditor's report, management's discussion and analysis, statements of fiduciary net position and changes in fiduciary net position, and schedules addressing net pension liability, employer contributions, investment returns, administrative expenses, and benefit provisions. The system received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and a Public Pension Standards Award for Funding and Administration.

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  • Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Approved Budget

    Columbia, SC
    Budget

    The FY 2024/2025 Approved Budget, approved in August 2024, totals $444.9 million in operating funds across multiple categories, with the General Fund at $188.8 million (43%) and Water & Sewer Fund at $202 million (45%) representing the largest allocations. The Capital Improvement Program dedicates $97.1 million, primarily for wastewater infrastructure ($63 million) and water systems ($30 million). Strategic priorities outlined in the budget include economic growth initiatives focused on real estate development and small business support, enhanced public safety through technology and partnerships, and organizational effectiveness through employee retention and professional development.

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  • City of Wilkes-Barre

    Wilkes-Barre, PA
    Budget

    Mayor George C. Brown's 2025 budget address for the City of Wilkes-Barre identifies two major fiscal challenges: the potential loss of approximately $750,000 in annual real estate tax revenue from Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and an over 11% increase in employee healthcare costs. To offset these challenges, the administration expects increased construction and building permit revenue from major development projects including the Wright Center expansion, Meyers High School renovation into apartments and retail, the First National Bank Building purchase, and Sphere International's mixed-use development, along with anticipated increases in Earned Income Tax. The budget emphasizes cost-cutting measures in overtime and contract work, continued staffing priorities for Fire, Police, and DPW departments, infrastructure improvements including $1.1 million in Solomon's Creek flood protection and $1.5 million for Brookside Levee protection, and quality-of-life initiatives such as community policing programs and street repairs.

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  • Analysis of the Mayor’s Recommended Budget Estimate for the City of

    Syracuse, NY
    Budget

    Bonadio & Co., LLP prepared an analysis of Syracuse, New York's Mayor's Recommended Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, submitted to the City Common Council on April 30, 2025. The analysis examines revenue, expenditure, and fund balance trends to identify concerns such as unusual growth, reliance on one-time revenue sources, and fund balance depletion. Syracuse, a city of approximately 146,000 residents, faces ongoing financial challenges typical of older urban centers, including modest revenue growth heavily dependent on sales tax, property taxes, and state aid that has not consistently kept pace with rising expenditures in employee benefits, public safety, and infrastructure maintenance.

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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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  • FY 2025 - adopted FINAL.pub

    Charlotte, NC
    Budget

    Charlotte's FY 2025 adopted budget totals $4.17 billion, with a $896.8 million (7.6%) increase to the General Fund and represents the city's first property tax increase in six years, comprising a 1.37¢ increase designed to support public safety (0.82¢), capital investments in housing and mobility (0.24¢), and arts and culture (0.31¢). The structurally balanced budget prioritizes employee compensation with 5% salary increases for hourly workers and 4% merit pools for salaried staff, while maintaining Charlotte's position as having the lowest tax rate among North Carolina cities with populations over 75,000. The budget aligns with City Council's strategic priorities of well-managed government, equity, safe communities, transportation planning, and workforce development.

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  • Budget Highlights City Overview

    Tucson, AZ
    Budget

    The City of Tucson's Fiscal Year 2026 budget was submitted by the City Manager on April 22, 2025, and adopted by the Mayor and Council on June 6, 2025. The citywide expenditure budget totals $2.41 billion, representing a $19 million increase from the prior year, with major allocations directed toward employee compensation adjustments ($23.6 million), public safety operations, capital improvements, violence prevention and intervention programs, and technology sustainment. Key expenditures include salaries and wages ($277.3 million, 33.62%), professional services ($125.9 million, 15.28%), pension obligations ($85.1 million combined), and debt services ($54.1 million).

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  • CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT

    Jacksonville, FL
    Budget

    The City of Jacksonville's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year 2009 highlights the operations of more than 8,000 city employees serving approximately 128,000 emergency calls annually through Fire & Rescue services and managing extensive municipal infrastructure including 72,054 acres of parks, 3,600 miles of roads, and 21 libraries. Key service achievements include the Jacksonville Children's Commission serving nearly 18,000 children (80 percent at-risk), the library system circulating over 9 million items, and the Special Events Office hosting more than 40 annual events that generate an estimated $200 million in local economic impact and draw 2 million visitors to downtown Jacksonville. The report emphasizes the city's commitment to stewarding taxpayer dollars through various initiatives focused on public safety, quality of life, and community development.

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    Jackson, MS
    Budget

    The City of Jackson's Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget document outlines revenues and departmental allocations across 206 pages. General property tax revenue is budgeted at $68,521,457 for FY 2025-26, compared to $66,570,938 in the original FY 2025 budget. Licenses and permits revenue includes building permits projected at $1,043,929, privilege licenses at $355,100, and electrical permits at $156,509. The budget encompasses departments including Fire, Police, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Planning & Development, Human Resources, and Information Technology, with detailed sections on Administration, Debt Services, and Employee Benefits.

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  • Budget in Brief PROPOSED ANNUAL FISCAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025

    Richmond, VA
    Budget

    The Proposed FY 2025 Budget for Richmond emphasizes strengthening customer service and municipal governance through accountability, equity, and innovation, with a total budget of $2.9 billion ($1.0 billion General Fund). Key allocations include $15.8 million for Richmond Public Schools, $40.0 million for affordable housing (FY 2025-2028), $4.2 million for homeless services, $21.0 million for traffic calming and Complete Streets, $15.6 million for the Fall Line Trail, and $13.0 million for the Shockoe Project, alongside employee wage increases including a $20.00 minimum wage and 4-7% pay raises across city departments. The budget leverages local, state, and federal funding to build a sustainable, progressive city while ensuring quality municipal services for residents, businesses, and organizations.

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  • Oakland Financial Breakdown

    Oakland, CA
    Budget

    Based on fiscal year 2019 audited financial data, Oakland faced severe fiscal strain entering the coronavirus pandemic with a total debt burden of $2.3 billion, equivalent to $17,000 per taxpayer, earning the city a "D" financial grade from Truth in Accounting. The city had only $1.7 billion in assets available to cover $4 billion in bills, creating the $2.3 billion shortfall. Oakland's financial problems stem primarily from unfunded retirement obligations: $1.9 billion in unfunded pension benefits and $927.8 million in unfunded retiree health care benefits out of $6.5 billion in total promised retirement benefits. The report projects Oakland's overall debt will likely increase due to pandemic-related revenue losses and insufficient reserves to weather economic disruptions.

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  • TOWN OF NORFOLK PRELIMINARY BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2024

    Norfolk, VA
    Budget

    The Town of Norfolk's Fiscal Year 2024 preliminary budget totals $50,232,583, representing a 6.6% increase of $3,107,917 from the FY 2023 budget of $47,124,666. The largest increases are in Education ($1,780,087 or 7.3%), Employee Benefits and Insurance ($577,329 or 9.4%), and Exempt Debt ($424,281 or 16.5%), while minor decreases occur in Department of Public Works (-1.6%) and Human Services (-4.2%). General Government, Public Safety, and other departmental allocations show modest increases, with notable changes including salary adjustments in Human Resources (15.9%) and Information Technology expenses (10.8%).

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  • 2024-2025 Louisville Metro Approved Executive Budget

    Louisville, KY
    Budget

    The 2024-2025 Louisville Metro Approved Executive Budget, presented by Mayor Craig Greenberg on April 25, 2024, prioritizes investments in public safety, affordable housing, economic development, universal pre-K, and quality of life improvements. The budget emphasizes investing in the city's 5,000+ municipal employees as essential to delivering excellent government services and addressing constituents' basic needs. The proposal reflects Greenberg's vision to support a safer, stronger, and healthier Louisville while the city continues to grow.

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  • FY2025 Budget Presentation Dennis Rogero Chief Financial Officer

    Tampa, FL
    Budget

    The FY2025 recommended budget totals $1,827.3 million across all funds, with the General Fund at $652.9 million (35.7%) and Enterprise Fund at $735.9 million (40.3%). Major revenue increases include $20.3 million from property taxes, $18.6 million from other taxes, and $15.0 million from miscellaneous revenues, while expenditure increases are driven by $36.5 million in salary and benefits adjustments, including negotiated raises of 4.5% for police, fire, and transit unions and 3% for non-collective bargaining employees. The budget includes five new full-time positions and maintains a general fund balance target of 23-28%, with fire and police expenditures totaling $388.9 million and $53.9 million allocated to tax increment financing revenues for Community Redevelopment Agencies.

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  • LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas

    Austin, TX
    Budget

    HB 1335 would establish an Education Savings Account Program administered by the Comptroller of Public Accounts to provide funding for education-related expenses for eligible children with special needs and other educational disadvantages, including those who are disabled, in state conservatorship, homeless, bullying victims, truant, at-risk dropouts, or crime victims. The fiscal note estimates a negative impact to General Revenue Related Funds ranging from ($63.7 million) to ($211.7 million) through August 31, 2019, depending on payment schedule scenarios, with costs escalating significantly through 2022 to approximately ($1.1 billion) annually while the Foundation School Fund would receive corresponding increases. The bill would require no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for appropriations and would necessitate adding 22 to 40 state employees through fiscal year 2022.

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  • CITY OF TOLEDO, OHIO 2014 Annual Information Statement

    Toledo, OH
    Budget

    The City of Toledo, Ohio issued this Annual Information Statement on July 15, 2014, to provide financial and operational information in connection with the city's bonds and notes offerings. The document serves as a comprehensive disclosure statement covering the city's government structure, employees, economic development, public projects, housing, and education. Inquiries about the statement should be directed to George E. Sarantou, the Director of Finance.

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  • 2021 Issued Financial Statements

    Hazleton, PA
    Budget

    The City of Hazleton, Pennsylvania issued audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021, prepared in accordance with Government Auditing Standards. The statements include comprehensive financial reporting covering governmental activities, business-type activities, major funds, and fiduciary funds, organized in line with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Required supplementary information encompasses budgetary comparisons for the General Fund, pension liability schedules for Police, Fire, and Non-Uniformed employee groups, employer contribution schedules across three pension plans, and other post-employment benefit (OPEB) liability disclosures. The audit was conducted by independent public accountants and includes reports on internal control over financial reporting and compliance matters.

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  • 2026 Budget

    Mahanoy City, PA
    Budget

    The Borough of Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania's 2026 annual budget was presented to Council on November 21, 2025, and approved on December 16, 2025, with no proposed tax increase. The total millage rate is 5.99 mils, allocated across General Fund (4.3 mils), Debt Reduction Fund (0.8 mils), Street Lighting Fund (0.65 mils), Fire Tax Fund (0.16 mils), Sinking Fund (0.021 mils), and Library Fund (0.059 mils). The General Fund operating budget projects $655,000 less revenue than the 2025 budget, primarily due to $400,000 in grant income for projects completed in 2025 and $300,000 in transfers for the B Street Project. Staffing includes five council members, one borough manager, three public works employees, two office workers, one part-time treasurer, one code officer, and five full-time police officers.

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  • Operating Budget Short Overview 2025

    Akron, OH
    Budget

    The City of Akron proposed a $798 million operating budget for 2025, representing a 2.0% decrease from 2024, with 71% of general fund expenditures dedicated to staffing for approximately 2,000 employees. The budget prioritizes public safety as the top initiative, maintaining current staffing levels of 488 police officers and 402 firefighter/medics, while also investing in core city services including fleet upgrades and permit processing efficiency, and targeted strategic investments in gun violence prevention, youth opportunity, and education programs. The budget was presented to Akron City Council amid revenue constraints and includes a forecasted 2% cost-of-living adjustment that had not yet been finalized.

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