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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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Annual Budget 2024 Adopted Annual BUDGET October 1, 2023

Oct 1, 2023

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

May 11, 2021

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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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2025 Shelby County Budget Order

Shelbyville, IN

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The Indiana Department of Local Government Finance issued the certified 2025 Budget Order for Shelby County on January 14, 2025, following completion of required procedural steps including the county assessor's ratio study approval (03/20/24) and the county auditor's certification of net assessed values (10/22/24). The order directs the county auditor to prepare the tax duplicate and requires publication of tax rates per $100 of assessed valuation in county newspapers, while mandating that all taxing units' expenditures not exceed budgeted amounts and the established maximum for each budget classification.

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CINCINNATI, OHIO FY 2025 APPROVED ALL FUNDS BUDGET UPDATE

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The document is the City of Cincinnati's Approved Fiscal Year 2025 All Funds Budget Update, a comprehensive budget presentation that received the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. The document provides a detailed accounting of the city's budget across all departments and funds, organized by multiple city agencies including Fire, Police, Public Services, Water Works, Parks, and various administrative offices. The budget update was prepared under the leadership of Mayor Aftab Pureval and City Manager Sheryl M. M. Long, with detailed budget information available through the city's website and local libraries.

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City of Tucson, Arizona Comprehensive Annual Financial ...

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The City of Tucson, Arizona's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016, documents the city's complete financial position and performance as prepared by the Department of Finance, Accounting Division. The report includes government-wide financial statements, fund financial statements (governmental, proprietary, and fiduciary), extensive notes covering accounting policies, debt management, pension plans, and other financial matters. The document serves as an official public accounting of the city's revenues, expenditures, assets, liabilities, and compliance with financial reporting standards.

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Letter From the Finance Director

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The City of Cleveland's Finance Director presents the fiscal year 2026 Mayor's Budget Estimate, a balanced budget developed through collaborative planning across city divisions to transparently allocate resources to essential services. The budget prioritizes elevated investments in economic development, public safety, and technology, supported by strong 2025 performance that included a $21 million police station improvement lease-purchase agreement, $12 million in road resurfacing, new multi-year union agreements covering 85% of unions, and implementation of modern financial and permitting systems that improved efficiency. The fiscally responsible approach aims to promote job growth, affordable housing, and modernization while maintaining financial stability and limiting unnecessary borrowing.

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

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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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FY 2023 - Adopted BUdGet

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The FY 2023 Adopted Budget document for the City of Boise covers the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and includes comprehensive information on revenue, expenditures, capital projects, staffing levels, and policy changes across all city departments. The budget was prepared by the Department of Finance and Administration under Mayor Lauren McLean's administration and the City Council. The document emphasizes the city's priorities of putting people first, addressing economic opportunities, and addressing housing affordability and public safety challenges in response to Boise's ongoing growth and change.

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Budget and Tax Reports - Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City, OK

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The City of Oklahoma City follows a fiscal year budget cycle running July 1 to June 30, with the budget process beginning in March and culminating in Council adoption in June. The fiscal year 2026 budget was introduced to Council on April 29, 2025, presented again on May 13 and May 27, and adopted by City Council on June 3, 2025, following a March 4 budget workshop featuring a five-year economic forecast. Sales tax and use tax are the primary revenue sources for the General Fund supporting day-to-day operations, with monthly sales and use tax reports prepared throughout the fiscal year. Hotel tax, collected on a per-night basis for hotel stays, supports infrastructure and tourism and convention efforts in Oklahoma City. Budget books and detailed financial reports are available for fiscal years 2022 through 2027.

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. ( EAST BATON ROUGE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 'f-

Baton Rouge, LA

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This document is the 2018 annual financial statements and audit report for the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority, prepared by EdLK LLC as certified public accountants. The report includes government-wide financial statements, fund financial statements for governmental and proprietary funds (including the General Fund, Mortgage Finance Authority Fund, Gustav/Ike Fund, and Community Development Fund), and required supplementary information on revenues, expenditures, and budget comparisons. The audit also includes independent reports on internal controls, compliance with federal awards under Uniform Guidance, and findings related to financial reporting and federal program compliance.

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2020 Approved Annual Operating Budget - City of Toledo

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The City of Toledo's 2020 Approved Annual Operating Budget document outlines the fiscal framework for fiscal year 2020, including the city's organizational structure, departmental overviews, and financial plans. The budget document contains comprehensive sections covering budget policies, departmental operating budgets across divisions including police, fire, public utilities, and parks, five-year budget projections, and appendices detailing capital improvement projects, labor contracts, and pension information. Strategic priorities and key performance indicators are identified as part of the city's planning framework, though specific budget figures and policy details are not provided in the table of contents excerpt.

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Resolution of the City of Jersey City, N.J. File No. Agenda No. Approved:

Jersey City, NJ

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Resolution 22-409, approved by the Jersey City Municipal Council on June 15, 2022 by an 8-0 vote, formally introduces the Calendar Year 2022 Municipal Budget. The resolution was sponsored by the Council and recommended for approval by the City's Department of Finance (Director Carmen Gandulla), the Corporation Counsel, and the Business Administrator. A public hearing will be scheduled following the resolution's approval to allow for public comment on the budget document.

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Research in the Public Interest Worcester Regional Research Bureau, Inc.

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The Worcester Regional Research Bureau issued a report breaking down the City of Worcester and Worcester Public Schools' Fiscal Year 2023 budget, which took effect July 1, 2022. The document explains the city's Council-Manager form of government structure, including the roles of the City Council (11 members), City Manager, Mayor, School Committee, and Superintendent in the budget process, where expenditures must balance revenues and the City Council can only reduce—not increase—line items in the proposed budget. The report addresses how municipalities must balance fixed costs like debt service and pensions while prioritizing areas such as education, public safety, economic development, and public services.

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CITY OF ATLANTA - Microsoft .NET

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This document is the table of contents and opening pages of the City of Atlanta's Fiscal Year 2021 Proposed Budget under Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. The budget document provides a comprehensive overview of the city's operating and capital funds, departmental budgets, revenue forecasts, and debt management across all major city departments including Finance, Police Services, Fire & Rescue Services, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and others. The document includes budget summaries showing personnel costs, with the Department of Finance showing FY21 regular salary expenditures of $9,206,173, down $559,299 from the FY20 adopted budget.

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CITY OF ALLENTOWN PENNSYLVANIA ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT

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The City of Allentown, Pennsylvania issued its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, prepared by the Department of Finance under Director Bina Patel and Treasury and Accounting Manager Erika Strohler. Allentown is the county seat of Lehigh County with a population of 125,845 residents according to the 2020 U.S. Census, ranking as Pennsylvania's third largest city. The city operates under a Home Rule Charter adopted by voters on April 23, 1996, with an elected Mayor serving a four-year term as chief executive and a seven-member part-time City Council elected at large for four-year staggered terms. The City Controller, Mayor Matt Tuerk, and City Council President Cynthia Y. Mota lead the government, which holds regular public meetings at least twice monthly to enact ordinances and resolutions.

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Adopted Operating Budget

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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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State of Wisconsin FY 2022-23 Financial Statements | full report

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The Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau issued Report 23-26 in December 2023, presenting the State of Wisconsin's FY 2022-23 Financial Statements as part of its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The report, prepared by State Auditor Joe Chrisman and reviewed by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, provides an independent audit of Wisconsin's state finances across multiple funds including the General Fund, Transportation Fund, Long-Term Debt, Unemployment Reserve Fund, and University of Wisconsin System. This nonpartisan audit examines financial transactions, agency performance, and public policy issues to support the Legislature's oversight of state government operations and efficiency.

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C I T Y O F S e a t t l e, W a s h i n g t o n 2004 Proposed Budget

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The City of Seattle's 2004 Proposed Budget document presents the city's financial plan under Mayor Gregory J. Nickels and the Seattle City Council, with the Department of Finance organized into five functional teams overseeing utilities, public safety, economic policy, culture and parks, and administrative services. The cover features a historical note about a time capsule discovered during the 2002 demolition of the Seattle Center Opera House, which contained artifacts from the original 1928 Civic Auditorium dedication. This document served as the official budget proposal for the 2004 fiscal year and is available in alternative formats for accessibility compliance.

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fiscal year 2026 annual budget book - GoLYNX.com

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The Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX) adopted its Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which includes an Operating Budget of $217,008,696 and a Capital Budget of $188,043,312. The budget document was prepared by the Finance Department and presented to the LYNX Governing Board on October 1, 2025, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024. LYNX operates within a 2,500 square mile service area and will initially maintain 68 fixed route bus routes and 11 NeighborLink routes, with a planned reduction of service in Seminole County effective January 10, 2026, as directed by the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners.

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Adopted - BUdGet

Salt Lake City, UT

Budget

Utah County adopted its 2024 budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2023, which received the Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, the highest recognition in governmental budgeting. The comprehensive budget document spans 394 pages and includes detailed sections covering revenue, departmental operations across multiple county agencies (including sheriff, health department, public works, and assessor), capital projects, debt administration, and strategic goals. The budget was presented to the Finance Department on May 10, 2023, and addresses funding for all county departments and service areas.

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FY2025 Budget Presentation Dennis Rogero Chief Financial Officer

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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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CITY OF TOLEDO, OHIO 2014 Annual Information Statement

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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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Mayor's 2025 Budget

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The City and County of Denver adopted its 2025 budget under Mayor Mike Johnston's administration for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. The budget document, which received the Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, was prepared by the Department of Finance under Chief Financial Officer Nicole Doheny and includes input from all major city departments and Denver City Council. The 882-page adopted budget document outlines financial allocations and policy directions for the city's various departments including public safety, transportation, parks and recreation, human services, and other municipal services.

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City of Albany | PFM Report

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The City of Albany commissioned Public Financial Management (PFM) to analyze the city's finances for fiscal years 2017-2020 and identify measures to reduce expenditures, increase revenues, and improve service efficiency, building on previous recommendations from the State's Financial Restructuring Board. The analysis was conducted in response to the State of New York's request that Albany reduce its dependence on State aid, and was informed by a 2015 Albany County shared services strategy aimed at enabling jurisdictions to comply with property tax caps and access State tax rebates. PFM's interdisciplinary team of consultants reviewed the city's financial documents and met with city officials and department heads to develop recommendations for phasing down State aid while increasing municipal efficiency.

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City of Huntsville, Alabama

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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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City of Boise, Idaho Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

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The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the City of Boise, Idaho covers the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010, and was prepared by the Department of Finance and Administration. The document includes an introductory section highlighting public art projects completed during FY 2010, such as the Kristin Armstrong Bikeway, the Morley Nelson Mural, and various installations across parks and civic buildings that reflect the city's character and history. The full report contains standard financial sections including independent auditors' reports, management discussion and analysis, and government-wide financial statements showing the city's net assets and activities.

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COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT

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The City of Akron, Ohio issued its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, detailing the municipal government's financial position and organizational structure as of June 2021. The report lists the city's elected officials, including Mayor Daniel Horrigan and a 13-member council, along with the cabinet structure headed by the Director of Finance Stephen F. Fricker and various department directors overseeing public service, law, planning, human resources, and public safety operations. This document serves as the official financial and administrative record for the fiscal year 2020.

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Adopted Budget

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The Knoxville County Finance Department adopted its 2024-2025 Operating Budget and 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan, which includes detailed budget summaries across multiple funds, expenditure and revenue breakdowns, position counts, and capital outlay details. The document provides a comprehensive overview of county budgeted allocations across general funds, schools, hotel/motel tax funds, and various departmental areas including parks, recreation, and public libraries. The adopted budget encompasses spending plans, appropriations from fund balance, and a five-year capital improvement strategy for county operations and infrastructure projects.

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