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Oakland's Fiscal Year 2021-23 budget overview describes the city's biennial budget process conducted from February to June, requiring a balanced budget by June 30. The city's total annual budget is approximately $1.7 billion, funded through taxes (51%), service charges, fines, licenses and permits (15%), bonds and other sources (14%), transfers (12%), and grants and subsidies (8%). The budget is divided into Restricted Funds (62%), which must be used for specific purposes mandated by grants and voter-approved bonds, and General Purpose Funds (38%), which are tax-supported and flexible for various city services including public safety. Of every property tax dollar paid, the City of Oakland receives approximately 26 cents, with the remaining 74 percent distributed to other government agencies including Alameda County, OUSD, AC Transit, and BART.
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