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21 results for “recovery funding” · budget

  • City of Wilkes-Barre 2023 Budget Mayor George C. Brown

    Wilkes-Barre, PA
    Budget

    The City of Wilkes-Barre's 2023 budget, presented by Mayor George C. Brown, reflects recovery and operational improvements following the COVID-19 pandemic, with significant support from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. ARPA funds enabled multiple community initiatives including business and non-profit assistance programs, home improvement and down payment assistance, resident stimulus packages, infrastructure repairs, street paving, equipment purchases, and recreational enhancements such as the new Special Needs Playground at Kirby Park. The budget document outlines the city's governmental structure, departmental organization, and comprehensive financial planning across general funds, debt statements, salary schedules, and specialized budgets for liquid fuels and Kirby Park operations.

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  • Budget Brief - City of Madison

    Madison, WI
    Budget

    The City of Madison's 2025 proposed budget, released in October 2024, requires the city to balance spending primarily through local resources without significant state or federal support. The budget includes a $22 million referendum question for voters to decide on service levels and spending. Key issues affecting the budget include the outcome of the referendum, slow recovery in Metro Transit and room tax/parking revenues, potential workforce changes, and comparison of Madison's spending levels to other municipalities.

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  • 2024 Budget

    Mahanoy City, PA
    Budget

    The Borough of Mahanoy City 2024 Budget was presented to Council on November 14, 2023, and approved on December 12, 2023, with no proposed tax increase; the millage rate remains at 35.524 mils across six fund categories, including General Fund at 25.5 mils and Debt Reduction Fund at 4.75 mils. Total taxable assessed value increased by $85,050 from 2023 to 2024, generating approximately $2,175 in additional real estate tax revenue at a 72% collection rate. The budget includes $70,000 from ARPA funds to cover a fifth police officer position and $200,000 from ARPA for the B Street project. The Borough exited Act 47 financial recovery status in March 2023 after seven years of oversight since 2016. Projected revenue sources include $620,550.91 in real property taxes, $198,350.89 in grants and government revenue, and $301,393.70 in ARPA funds.

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  • 1 Kentucky’s 2022-2024 Executive Budget EXECUTIVE SUMMARY THE FUTURE IS NOW

    Louisville, KY
    Budget

    Kentucky's 2022-2024 Executive Budget proposes historic investments totaling $1.9 billion in additional General Fund revenues, driven by record economic recovery and a 7.5 percent growth rate following strong fiscal performance in 2021. The budget prioritizes education system transformation through universal pre-K funding and "Bucks for Brains" higher education initiatives, while also addressing long-standing needs including state employee salary increases, pension funding, child protection services, and disaster recovery from December 2021 storms. The proposal represents a significant departure from decades of budget cuts, directing resources toward workforce development, economic growth, and addressing fixed costs and deferred maintenance across state government.

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  • BUDGET OVERVIEW

    Bloomington, IN
    Budget

    The City of Bloomington Controller presented a 2021 budget overview addressing ongoing pandemic impacts, noting significant revenue reductions in Street, Parks, and Food & Beverage Funds, though some recovery has occurred. The city received federal assistance through CARES and ARPA funds reflected in the 2022 budget request, with cash reserves projected to decline from 38.8% at the end of 2020 to 29.1% by end of 2021 and 23.6% by end of 2022. Key revenue sources include property taxes (53.7% of General Fund revenues, expected to increase 4.3%), Local Income Tax (26.5% of revenues, but facing a projected $1.08 million reduction for 2022), and miscellaneous revenues (19.9%), with the city taking a cautious approach to spending while remaining prepared to adjust quickly.

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  • 12/15/23 2024 Budget | Revenue Stroudsburg Borough

    Stroudsburg, PA
    Budget

    Stroudsburg Borough's 2024 budget revenue document, dated December 15, 2023, outlines projected revenues across multiple fund categories including General Fund, Street, Fire, Capital Equipment, Sewer, Recreation, and others. Major revenue sources include property taxes totaling $3.8 million, Act 511 taxes of $875,000, fines and violations of $665,500, and state grants for parking deck improvements totaling $1 million. The borough also budgeted $589,000 from the ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Account and anticipated interest income of $102,617 distributed across various funds.

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  • Budget Review 2023-24 City of Portland BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS •

    Portland, OR
    Budget

    The City of Portland's FY 2023-24 budget totals $7.1 billion, a 1% decrease from the prior year driven largely by a $391 million reduction in debt proceeds, though the expenditure-only portion increased 2% to $4.2 billion with significant growth in personnel services and capital projects. The city identified three budget priorities: public safety (including 43 new police officers and $5.3 million in funding), charter change implementation ($2.5 million), and economic recovery and livability ($43.3 million for shelter beds and services for unhoused residents, plus $15.8 million for trash and graffiti removal). The budget office characterized FY 2024 as a "pinch year" for the General Fund due to expiring pandemic relief funds, with an estimated $66 million in ongoing programs currently funded through one-time dollars that will require alternative funding sources in future years.

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  • City of Houston, Texas Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

    Houston, TX
    Budget

    The City of Houston's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 presents the city's complete financial statements prepared by City Controller Chris B. Brown and Deputy City Controller Beverly Riggans. The document includes government-wide and fund financial statements, management's discussion and analysis, notes to financial statements, and supplementary information covering general operating funds, pension systems, and post-employment benefits, along with individual fund statements for governmental funds including the General Fund, Debt Service Fund, Capital Projects Fund, CARES Act 2020 Fund, and ARPA Fiscal Recovery Fund. The report received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and includes an independent auditor's report on the city's financial position and activities.

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  • COMPLIANCE AUDIT ____________ Wilkes-Barre Township Police Pension Plan

    Wilkes-Barre, PA
    Budget

    A compliance audit of the Wilkes-Barre Township Police Pension Plan was conducted for the period January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2021, pursuant to the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act. The audit, completed in August 2022, evaluated whether the pension plan was administered in compliance with applicable state laws, regulations, contracts, administrative procedures, and local ordinances. The audit methodology included verification of state aid deposits, examination of employer and employee contributions, and confirmation that annual financial requirements and minimum municipal obligations were properly calculated and deposited.

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  • Budget Review 2023-24 City of Portland BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS •

    Portland, ME
    Budget

    The City of Portland adopted a $7.1 billion budget for FY 2023-24, representing a 1% decrease from the previous year, with the expenditure-only portion increasing 2% to $4.2 billion due to growth in personnel services and capital projects, particularly in the Water and Sewer funds. The budget prioritizes public safety (45 new FTE including 43 police officers), charter implementation ($2.5 million), and economic recovery and livability ($59.1 million combined for trash removal, small business support, and homeless services). The city characterized FY 2023-24 as a "pinch year" for the General Fund, with expiration of one-time pandemic relief funds and American Rescue Plan dollars creating budgetary pressure, while utility rate increases are held to 4.9% for water/sewer and parking fees increase 20 cents.

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  • Honolulu

    Honolulu, HI
    Budget

    The Honolulu Office of Council Services prepared the 2025 Status of the City's Finances report to provide the City Council with details on FY 2024 operating and capital budget performance. For FY 2024 (ending June 30, 2024), actual general fund revenues exceeded budgeted amounts by $13.3 million, with notable variances including a $31.2 million surplus in investment pool returns and a $92.2 million shortfall in HART debt service recovery, while the largest departmental appropriation lapse was $14.95 million in the Honolulu Police Department's Patrol activity.

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  • Budget Brief | City of Madison

    Madison, WI
    Budget

    The City of Madison's 2023 proposed budget, prepared in October 2022, reflects a city in recovery from COVID-19 impacts, with revenues boosted by new development, increased downtown parking, and returning tourism. Key budget elements include growing debt payments and borrowing, planned additions to city workforce and pay increases, improving transit and parking revenues, and addressing police department turnover challenges. The budget document provides a comprehensive overview of general fund spending, capital budget priorities, and fee structures across the city's operations.

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  • 2022-2023 RECOMMENDED EXECUTIVE BUDGET LOUISVILLE METRO GOVERNMENT

    Louisville, KY
    Budget

    The 2022-2023 Recommended Executive Budget for Louisville Metro Government, presented by Mayor Greg Fischer, proposes total expenditures of $1.3 billion, including $715 million in General Fund dollars, reflecting strong economic recovery. The budget funds an additional 170 officers for the Louisville Metro Police Department to reach 1,100 by June 30, 2023, and allocates resources for public safety, affordable housing, technology systems, and critical infrastructure through a "whole-of-government" approach. The budget also leverages federal American Rescue Plan Act funds and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding opportunities to support community development.

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  • Finance Chief Fiscal Officer Finance Controller Property Appraisal Public

    Anchorage, AK
    Budget

    This document outlines the Finance Department's 2023 Proposed General Government Operating Budget for the Municipality of Anchorage, describing the department's mission and five operational divisions: Chief Fiscal Officer, Finance Controller, Property Appraisal, Public Finance & Investments, and Treasury. The Controller Division manages municipal accounting, fund accounting, grant accounting, capital project accounting, and compilation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The Property Appraisal Division provides valuation of all taxable real and personal property and administers property tax exemptions. The Public Finance and Investments Division issues and manages municipal bonds, investments, and cash, while the Treasury Division handles billing, collecting, and auditing major municipal revenue sources. Department goals align with the Mayor's priorities of economic recovery and exemplary municipal operations, with specific objectives including timely annual property assessments, enhanced public and business services through increased e-commerce utilization, and fair annual financial reporting without material misstatement.

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  • City of Houston ACFR FY2025

    Houston, TX
    Budget

    The City of Houston's FY2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) presents a complete overview of the city's financial position, including government-wide financial statements, fund-specific statements, and required supplementary information on pensions and post-employment benefits. The document contains detailed financial statements across multiple fund categories including the General Fund, Debt Service Fund, Capital Projects Fund, ARPA Fiscal Recovery Fund, and various proprietary and fiduciary funds. The report also includes management's discussion and analysis, an independent auditor's report, and individual fund schedules for governmental and enterprise operations.

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  • COMPLIANCE AUDIT ____________ City of Scranton Aggregate Pension Fund

    Scranton, PA
    Budget

    A compliance audit of the City of Scranton Aggregate Pension Fund for January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023 was conducted by the Auditor General pursuant to the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act to ensure the fund was administered in compliance with applicable state laws, regulations, contracts, and local policies. The audit examined whether state aid was properly deposited, employer contributions were calculated and deposited in accordance with governing documents and applicable laws, and employee contributions were correctly calculated and deducted. The audit methodology included verification of state aid deposits, review of the municipality's calculation of annual financial requirements and minimum municipal obligations, and testing of employee contribution rates based on governing documents in effect during the audit period.

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  • Volume 1 General Fund Revenues MAYOR TODD GLORIA Adopted Budget Fiscal Year

    San Diego, CA
    Budget

    The City of San Diego's Fiscal Year 2022 Adopted Budget projects General Fund revenues of $1.74 billion, representing a $122.6 million (7.6 percent) increase from FY 2021. The four major revenue sources—property taxes, sales taxes, transient occupancy taxes, and franchise fees—account for 67 percent of General Fund revenues and are projected to increase 9.6 percent, primarily driven by accelerated economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The budget also includes $149.3 million in federal Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to address ongoing pandemic impacts, with these revenues supporting essential city services including police, fire, homeless services, libraries, and parks and recreation programs.

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  • Ambler Borough Police Pension Plan

    Ambler, PA
    Budget

    This compliance audit examined the Ambler Borough Police Pension Plan for January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2021, conducted by the Auditor General pursuant to the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act. The audit objectives were to determine if municipal officials corrected prior findings and whether the pension plan was administered in compliance with applicable state laws, regulations, contracts, and local policies. The audit methodology included verification of proper state aid deposits, employer contribution calculations, and compliance with the plan's governing documents and applicable regulations.

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  • City of Toledo 2026 Proposed Budget - Ohio.gov

    Toledo, OH
    Budget

    The City of Toledo's 2026 proposed budget document presents the city's organizational structure and governance, including Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz and a twelve-member City Council, along with strategic priorities and values guiding the budget. The document outlines the city's recovery initiatives funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), with federal resources directed toward addressing COVID-19 pandemic impacts, particularly benefiting low and moderate-income residents and communities of color. The city has identified five key investment areas for its Toledo Recovery Plan, though the specific details and budget figures are not fully visible in the provided document excerpt.

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  • Governor's FY 2025 Executive Budget - Oklahoma.gov

    Oklahoma City, OK
    Budget

    Governor J. Kevin Stitt submitted Oklahoma's FY 2025 Executive Budget to the 60th Oklahoma Legislature, emphasizing financial recovery and building toward a "Top Ten State" vision. State tax collections reached a record $14.18 billion in FY 2023 but declined 4.4% to $13.56 billion in FY 2024, with FY 2025 expected to show slight decline and FY 2026 modest growth according to Oklahoma Tax Commission projections. General Revenue Fund collections for FY 2025 are projected at $8.40 billion, down $62 million from FY 2024 actuals, while total certified and authorized funds available for appropriation are estimated at $10.83 billion for FY 2025. Spending discipline from FY 2021–FY 2025 is projected to generate $4.6 billion in total state reserves and cash savings by the end of FY 2025, including $2.03 billion in constitutional and revenue stabilization reserves, $1.37 billion in General Revenue cash, and $1.24 billion in other dedicated fund balances.

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  • Citizens of Charleston County:

    Charleston, SC
    Budget

    The FY 2025 Charleston County Operating Budget was adopted by County Council on June 18, 2024, maintaining the county's tax rate unchanged for homeowners while applying full Local Option Sales Tax collections as a credit against tax bills. The county maintains a strong financial position with a GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for thirty-five consecutive years and Triple AAA bond ratings for thirteen years, but faces challenges including inflation, higher personnel costs, historically high position vacancies, and increased service demands. The budget prioritizes maintaining a competitive workforce through compensation adjustments, including a shift of pay tables to reflect market rates and continued funding for longevity and merit programs. The Community Development and Revitalization Department is utilizing pandemic recovery funds from the Consolidated Appropriations Act and American Rescue Plan Act to address affordable housing and critical citizen needs, though these funds are not included in the operating budget itself.

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