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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 2026 Budget Assumptions document, dated December 15, 2025, outlines wage increases, staffing changes, and fee proposals for the upcoming fiscal year. Wage increases include AFSCME at 3.00%, Police at 4.00%, Teamsters at 3.25%, non-bargaining employees at 4.00%, and medical insurance at 20.00%, with all relevant collective bargaining agreements expiring on December 31, 2026. The Police Department has two open officer positions and Public Works has two open truck driver positions budgeted for 2026. The township proposes no increase to the property tax millage rate (8.04 mills) or sewer billing rates, but proposes a 10% stormwater fee increase. The 2026 tax millage rate of 8.04 mills represents 9.80% of the total property tax burden, with County of Northampton at 10.80 mills and Bethlehem Area School District at 63.17 mills. The budget adoption was scheduled for December 15, 2025, preceded by public hearings beginning October 23, 2025.

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WORCESTER COUNTY FY2026 Budget Schedule Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Apr 1, 2025

·Worcester, MA
Budget

Worcester County's FY2026 budget process is scheduled from April through June 2025, with a public hearing on May 6 and final budget adoption votes occurring on June 3 (General Fund) and June 17 (Enterprise Funds). The requested operating budget totals $286.8 million in expenditures against estimated revenues of $284.6 million, leaving a $2.3 million shortfall that must be addressed through spending reductions, additional revenues, or both. Anticipated revenues increased 9% over the current year to $284.6 million, driven primarily by a $18 million increase in net property tax revenues and a projected $53 million in income tax revenue at the current 2.25% rate.

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  • CITY OF SAN JOSÉ BUDGET OVERVIEW San José Youth Commission November 25, 2024

    Nov 25, 2024

    ·San Jose, CA
    Budget

    The San José Youth Commission received a budget overview on November 25, 2024, from Deputy Budget Director Claudia Chang presenting the adopted 2024-2025 city budget of $6.1 billion, comprised of $4.5 billion in operating budget and $1.6 billion in capital budget across 137 funds and 6,994 positions. The General Fund ($1.8 billion) is primarily funded by property tax (23.2%), fund balance carryover (27.1%), and sales tax (16.5%), with major operating expenditures directed to Environmental and Utility Services ($1.06 billion), Neighborhood Services ($900.6 million), and Public Safety ($900.6 million). The budget development process incorporates the Mayor's March Budget Message, City Council priorities, and principles focused on budgeting for equity.

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • FY2026 Budget Presentation Dennis Rogero Chief Financial Officer

    Tampa, FL
    Budget

    The FY2026 budget presentation by Chief Financial Officer Dennis Rogero outlines a total recommended budget of $1,992.3 million across all funds, with the General Fund at $708.2 million and Enterprise Funds at $813.8 million. Major revenue increases include $26.2 million from property taxes and $15.6 million from judgments/fines, while expenditure increases of $53.8 million are driven primarily by $30 million in salary and benefits costs, reflecting the city's ongoing operations in public safety ($427.4 million), central government ($133.5 million), and parks and recreation ($71.6 million). The presentation also covers the General Fund balance, stormwater funding, capital improvements, and debt management, with the city maintaining a projected fund balance of 23 percent of expenditures for FY2026.

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  • City of Dearborn Public Hearing 2025–2026 Budget List of Documents Page(s) A.

    Dearborn, MI
    Budget

    The City of Dearborn held a public hearing on its proposed 2025–2026 budget as of May 1, 2025, presenting a balanced General Fund budget expected to contribute $230,689 to the fund balance reserve. The budget faces financial challenges including revenue growth falling short of expenditure inflation, state taxation limitations, and rising retirement and debt service obligations, with personnel and non-discretionary spending comprising 79% of general fund uses. Revenue is projected to increase $3.6 million (2.5%), primarily from property tax gains of $1.7 million and increased charges for services of $1.1 million, while expenditures increase $3.6 million (2.4%), largely due to $5.7 million in additional wages and benefits; budget priorities allocate 70% of subsidies to Public Safety, followed by Administrative (11%), Public Works & Facilities (9%), Parks & Recreation (8%), and Economic Development (2%).

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  • BUDGET.PA.GOV EXECUTIVE BUDGET 2025-2026

    Palmerton, PA
    Budget

    Pennsylvania's Governor proposed the 2025-2026 Executive Budget on February 4, 2025, continuing bipartisan investments from previous budgets in K-12 education, property tax relief for seniors, and public safety while emphasizing expanded early childhood programs and mental health supports in schools. The budget builds on the Blueprint for Higher Education with competitive funding for state-related universities and includes new workforce development investments and an economic development strategy focused on innovation across multiple sectors. The Governor framed the budget as delivering on core priorities of improving education, building safer communities, and expanding economic opportunity established during the first two years of the administration.

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  • BUDGET.PA.GOV EXECUTIVE BUDGET 2025-2026

    York, PA
    Budget

    Pennsylvania's Governor submitted the 2025-2026 executive budget proposal on February 4, 2025, emphasizing continuation of bipartisan investments established in previous budgets across K-12 education, property tax relief for seniors, and law enforcement. The budget maintains scheduled school investments, expands pre-K and early intervention programs, supports state-related universities through competitive funding, and implements the Commonwealth's first comprehensive economic development strategy in nearly 20 years with focus on innovation sectors including agriculture. The proposal builds on claimed achievements from the previous two years, including the largest senior property tax cut in two decades, increased infrastructure spending, and positioning Pennsylvania as a family-friendly state.

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  • GAAP SUMMARY ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT

    Des Moines, IA
    Budget

    This is Des Moines County's (Iowa) Annual Financial Report for fiscal year 2022, presenting actual revenues, expenditures, and fund balance changes across all fund types. Total revenues and other sources reached $36.3 million, with major revenue sources including property taxes ($13.8 million net), intergovernmental funding ($11.0 million), and other county taxes/TIF revenues ($3.6 million), while total expenditures and other uses were $33.2 million, resulting in a favorable variance of $3.2 million. The county maintained significant fund balances totaling approximately $17.9 million at the beginning of the fiscal year, with restricted funds ($15.6 million) and unassigned general funds ($4.3 million) comprising the largest portions.

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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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  • Municipality of Anchorage 2024 Revised Budgets 2024 Established Tax Levies

    Anchorage, AK
    Budget

    The Municipality of Anchorage adopted 2024 Revised Budgets and established 2024 Property Tax Levies under Mayor Dave Bronson, with the Anchorage Assembly chaired by Christopher Constant overseeing 11 assembly members. The document establishes the organizational structure of municipal departments including Police, Fire, Parks & Recreation, Public Works, Development Services, and utilities including Water & Wastewater and Municipal Airports. The 2024 revisions were approved through Assembly Resolution 2024-104 and Assembly Memorandum 281-2024, with detailed budget support and tax levy documentation provided in the full budget document. The Office of Management & Budget, directed by Sharon Lechner, managed the budget preparation process.

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  • 2024 Municipal Budget Presentation

    Jersey City, NJ
    Budget

    On April 16, 2024, the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council received a 2024 municipal budget presentation focused on correcting past financial issues and placing the township on sound financial footing while minimizing resident tax burden. The budget prioritizes public safety, efficient service delivery, responsible development, and new revenue streams, while facing challenges from nationwide economic impacts including 4.1% inflation, declining office leasing volume in Northern New Jersey, and reduced commercial property tax revenue. The township also confronts unfunded mandates including affordable housing obligations and infrastructure costs related to lead and galvanized pipe replacement.

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  • 2026-2027 Budget - City of Knoxville

    Knoxville, TN
    Budget

    Mayor Indya Kincannon proposed a balanced, $499 million net budget for fiscal years 2026-2027 with no new taxes, maintaining the city's property tax rate at $2.1556 per $100 of assessed value—the lowest since 1974. The budget prioritizes public safety ($102.1 million for police and firefighter salaries and benefits), affordable housing ($8 million investment including support for the Transforming Western partnership), and parks and quality-of-life services, while withdrawing $6 million from reserves to address inflationary pressures that are outpacing revenue growth. Despite budgetary challenges from 2.2 percent sales tax growth forecasts against 3 percent anticipated inflation, Knoxville maintains strong financial reserves of $114.6 million in its General Fund Balance and holds all-time high bond ratings with the lowest debt per capita among Tennessee's six largest cities.

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  • FY 2020/2021 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT

    Des Moines, IA
    Budget

    Des Moines County's FY 2020/2021 Annual Financial Report shows total revenues and other sources of $38.3 million against total expenditures of $34.0 million, resulting in a positive change in fund balances of $4.2 million. Major revenue sources included property taxes ($13.8 million net), intergovernmental funding ($11.6 million), and general long-term debt proceeds ($4.9 million), while significant expenditures were allocated to public safety and legal services ($7.7 million), roads and transportation ($5.7 million), and debt service ($4.7 million). The county's actual revenues exceeded the budgeted total by approximately $3.5 million, while actual expenditures came in $5.0 million below the budgeted amount.

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  • City of Columbia FY 2022/2023 Budget

    Columbia, SC
    Budget

    The City of Columbia's FY 2022/2023 Budget document, prepared as of June 14, 2022, outlines the city's financial plan and fund structure for the fiscal year running July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. The budget is organized across multiple fund types including the General Fund (the principal operating fund supported primarily by property taxes, licenses, and permits), Special Revenues (for specific designated taxes and grants), and Enterprise Funds (for business-type operations such as Water & Sewer, Storm Water, and Parking). The document describes the budget framework, revenue components with designated and unrestricted uses, and notes that South Carolina law requires the city to adopt a balanced budget by ordinance with a public hearing before each fiscal year begins.

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

    Jersey City, NJ
    Budget

    Resolution 25-295, approved April 23, 2025, introduced the Calendar Year 2025 Municipal Budget for Jersey City. The City Council voted 8–0 to approve the introduction under N.J.S.A. 40A:4-5, with the budget attached for public hearing. Carmen Gandulla, Director of the Department of Finance, managed the resolution, with approvals from the Business Administrator and Corporation Counsel on April 17 and April 29, 2025 respectively. The document includes a 2025 tax summary showing county levies and property tax assessments, though specific total budget amounts are not stated in the introduction section provided.

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  • to grow new economic opportunities, advance our goal of making Lincoln

    Lincoln, NE
    Budget

    Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird presented Lincoln's proposed FY 2024–2026 biennial operating budget designed to grow economic opportunities, enhance public safety and health, and strengthen neighborhoods and downtown development. The document establishes key budget dates: a public hearing on August 5, City Council vote on budget changes on August 14, and budget adoption scheduled for August 26, with the new fiscal year beginning September 1. City Council proposed amendments include adding $250,000 in FY 2024–25 for an updated tree inventory and $50,000 in FY 2025–26 for the Community Forestry Master Plan. The budget emphasizes that only 17% of property tax dollars paid by Lincoln homeowners support city government, with Lancaster County receiving 14% and Lincoln Public Schools/ESUs receiving 61% of the tax levy. Lincoln's recent achievements cited include rankings as the 5th safest capital city, 6th best-run city in America, and the #1 safest city for pedestrians nationally.

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  • BUDGET.PA.GOV EXECUTIVE BUDGET 2025-2026

    Coatesville, PA
    Budget

    Pennsylvania Governor's executive budget proposal for fiscal year 2025-2026, submitted February 4, 2025, emphasizes continued bipartisan investments in K-12 education, property tax relief for seniors, public safety, and economic development initiatives. The budget builds on prior-year commitments including historic education funding, workforce development programs, support for State-Related Universities under the Blueprint for Higher Education, and targeted economic development strategies focused on innovation across multiple sectors. Key stated accomplishments from previous budgets include the largest senior property tax cut in two decades, increased school breakfast participation, infrastructure improvements, and positioning Pennsylvania as one of the nation's best states for families.

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  • O p e r a t i n g B u d g e t 2 1 Operating Budget OVERVIEW

    Boston, MA
    Budget

    The FY25 Operating Budget totals $4.64 billion, representing an 8% ($345 million) increase over FY24, driven primarily by property tax revenue growth which accounts for 71% of estimated revenue. Of the budget increase, 25% is allocated to education (Boston Public Schools and charter school tuition), 31% to departmental expenses and strategic investments including the integration of the Boston Planning and Development Agency, 18% to pension and debt service, and 26% to a reserve for collective bargaining. The budget emphasizes maintaining basic city services, public safety, climate response, and affordability through sound fiscal management and service improvements.

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  • fy2025 - proposed budget

    Charlotte, NC
    Budget

    Charlotte's FY2025 proposed budget totals $4.2 billion across all funds, with a general fund of $898.2 million that is structurally balanced without requiring policy-driven compensation increases in FY2026. The budget addresses workforce challenges through targeted recruitment and retention strategies across public safety, operations, and administrative roles, including pay plan adjustments, new incentives, and career development programs such as tuition assistance and coaching. Charlotte maintains the lowest property tax rate among North Carolina cities with populations over 250,000 at $0.2604 per $100 valuation, having made no property tax increases in the past five years while managing growth, inflation, and service expectations.

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  • S u m m a r y B u d g e t 1 5 Summary Budget OVERVIEW

    Boston, MA
    Budget

    The FY17 Recommended Operating Budget totals $2.97 billion, representing a 4.0% increase ($114.8 million) over FY16, driven primarily by local revenue sources including property taxes and local receipts that comprise 93% of revenue growth. Expenditure growth is concentrated in City Departments, Boston Public Schools (35% of spending), and the Public Health Commission, increasing by only 1.5% over FY16 due to expiring collective bargaining agreements, while the budget maintains the city's fiscal management while reinvesting savings into targeted initiatives. Revenue continues to be dominated by the net property tax levy (68% of total revenue) and state aid (15%), with state revenue growth remaining modest at 1.9% following the previous recession.

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  • city of fort worth, texas fiscal year 2025-2026 annual budget

    Fort Worth, TX
    Budget

    The City of Fort Worth's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 annual budget will raise $25.7 million more in property tax revenue than the previous year, representing a 3.37 percent increase, with $21.1 million of that coming from newly added property to the tax roll. The adopted FY2026 tax rate is $0.6700 per $100 of assessed valuation, down slightly from the current FY2025 rate of $0.6725. The budget also includes lobbying expenses of $380,000 and public notice expenses of $99,659 for FY2026, reflecting a net decrease of $10,573 in these combined expenditures compared to FY2025.

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  • City of Spokane 2025-2026 Budget Overview Executive Summary

    Spokane, WA
    Budget

    The City of Spokane's 2025-2026 biennial budget totals $2.5 billion and addresses a projected $60 million General Fund deficit inherited by the new administration through conservative revenue assumptions, a 1% property tax increase, and a 22 FTE position reduction to manage costs without depleting reserves. Key budget priorities include public safety, housing, and economic development, with personnel costs comprising 85 percent of operating expenses across 2,434.5 FTE positions serving over 230,000 residents. The budget assumes passage of a Community Safety Sales Tax initiative and projects conservative sales tax growth of 2% in 2025 and 2.9% in 2026, with the General Fund comprising approximately 22 percent ($535.2 million) of the total budget.

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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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  • FY 2021/2022 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT

    Des Moines, IA
    Budget

    Des Moines County's FY 2021/2022 Annual Financial Report shows total revenues and other sources of $35.86 million against total expenditures of $33.12 million, resulting in a positive change in fund balances of $2.74 million. Major revenue sources included net current property taxes of $13.83 million, intergovernmental revenues of $10.59 million, and general long-term debt proceeds of $3.20 million, while significant expenditures were allocated to public safety and legal services ($8.74 million), roads and transportation ($5.82 million), and debt service ($3.36 million). The county's actual expenditures came in $4.68 million below the budgeted amount of $37.80 million.

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  • BUDGET.PA.GOV EXECUTIVE BUDGET 2025-2026

    Hazleton, PA
    Budget

    Pennsylvania's Governor presented the 2025-2026 Executive Budget on February 4, 2025, building on investments made over the previous two years in K-12 education, property tax relief for seniors, public safety, and economic development. The proposed budget continues bipartisan funding for public schools, mental health supports, pre-K and early intervention programs, and higher education through the Blueprint for Higher Education initiative, while advancing workforce development and economic competitiveness strategies. The Governor highlighted prior achievements including the largest senior property tax cut in two decades, increased school breakfast participation, infrastructure improvements, and business growth, positioning the budget as a continuation of those priorities.

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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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  • LEBANON COUNTY 2026 PROPOSED BUDGET

    Lebanon, PA
    Budget

    Lebanon County's 2026 proposed budget totals $113,828,076, with the General Fund at $67,925,382 and significant allocations to Children and Youth ($17,699,426) and Public Safety ($24,629,300). The budget proposes a property tax increase of 0.20 mills (from 4.3925 to 4.5925), which would result in annual increases ranging from $21.66 on a $200,000 home to $54.15 on a $500,000 home, generating $50,506,021 in tax revenue. Key budget drivers include a 28% increase in county agency support, 14.5% growth in health insurance costs, and wage increases based on a completed salary study and union contracts, while the county maintains commitments to farm preservation, libraries, parks, and historical societies.

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