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  • 1 CHARLESTON COUNTY FY 2026 BUDGET Thursday, May 22, 2025 Budget Schedule

    May 22, 2025

    ·Charleston, SC
    Budget

    Charleston County's FY 2026 Budget was presented on May 22, 2025, with a three-reading ordinance process scheduled for May 22, May 27, and June 10, 2025. The county proposes 33 new positions across departments, including 20 EMS positions, 7 for the Tri-County Biological Science Center, 4 for Awendaw Fire District, and 1 each for Coroner and Public Defender, alongside 4 additional positions in Housing & Land Management, Community Development & Revitalization, Planning & Zoning, and Building Inspections. General Fund appropriations are projected to increase 4.2 percent to $365.5 million in FY 2026 from $350.7 million in FY 2025, while Debt Service appropriations are projected to increase 47.0 percent to $56.5 million from $38.4 million. The Northern Charleston Fire District millage rate increases 0.7 mills to 16.2 mills in FY 2026, resulting in an $11.20 tax change for a $400,000 homeowner, while other county and district millage rates remain unchanged.

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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 norfolk - proposed budget f 2026

    Norfolk, VA
    Budget

    The City of Norfolk's Proposed Budget for FY 2026 is a comprehensive fiscal planning document that outlines revenues, expenditures, and strategic priorities across all city departments and funds. The budget covers major service areas including General Fund operations, Public Safety (Fire-Rescue, Police, Emergency Management), Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Public Health, Education (Norfolk Public Schools), and Judicial functions. The document includes General Fund revenue and expenditure summaries, proposed fee changes, Full Time Equivalent staffing levels, bonded indebtedness information, and strategic goals and objectives aligned with City Council's vision for Norfolk.

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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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  • 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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  • Stamford WPCA, 111 Harbor View Ave., Stamford, CT 06902 To:

    Stamford, CT
    Budget

    The Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority submitted its FY 2021-2022 Operating and Capital Budgets to the Board of Representatives Fiscal Committee, with an proposed operating expense budget of $27,247,638 (a 0.6% decrease from the prior year) and operating revenue budget of $27,864,138 (a 0.5% increase). Key changes include a $100,000 increase in contracted services to complete a Sludge Management Plan, reductions in electric utility costs ($81,809) and process chemicals ($139,000) from treatment plant upgrades, and an $80,971 increase in natural gas for sludge processing due to population growth; staffing remains unchanged with two previously delayed positions now fully funded. No capital budget was requested as the previous capital request was addressed through a 2020 revenue bond issue.

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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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  • 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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  • Finance Detail 2024

    Allentown, PA
    Budget

    The City of Allentown's 2024 Finance Department budget details spending across two divisions: Revenue & Audit and Finance & Budget Administration. The Revenue & Audit division has a 2024 final budget of $1,687,880, with major allocations including $761,300 for permanent wages, $372,246 for employee group insurance, $146,930 for PMRS pension contributions, and $275,000 for overpaid property tax refunds. The Finance & Budget Administration division's 2024 budget begins at $525,143 for permanent wages and introduces $17,500 in temporary wages, representing a $85,797 increase in permanent wages from the 2023 budget of $439,346. Notable 2024 changes include increased printing costs from $600 to $1,200 for managed print services and a $75,000 reduction in refund allocations compared to 2023.

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  • City of Hazleton 2023 Budget Proposal version with ...

    Hazleton, PA
    Budget

    The City of Hazleton's 2023 budget proposal shows real estate tax revenue of $5,568,719 for the current year, with total real estate taxes projected at $6,229,719 including prior-year collections. The budget eliminates resident taxes and per capita taxes as revenue sources (removed in 2022), while maintaining earned income tax revenue at $2,050,000 and real estate transfer tax at $400,000. Notable changes include the end of Act 47 designation benefits in 2022 and revised projections for local service tax and other revenue streams compared to 2022 actuals.

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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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  • county of los angeles basic financial statements, required ...

    Los Angeles, CA
    Budget

    The Los Angeles County comprehensive financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 present the county's complete audited financial position, including government-wide financial statements, fund financial statements for governmental and proprietary funds, and required supplementary information. The document includes statements of net position, activities, revenues, expenditures, and changes in fund balances across multiple county funds including the General Fund, Fire Protection District, Flood Control District, LA County Library, Regional Park and Open Space District, and Mental Health Services Act fund. This 234-page audit compilation provides the detailed financial reporting and single audit documentation required for county transparency and accountability.

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  • CITY OF BUFFALO

    Buffalo, NY
    Budget

    The Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority analyzed the City of Buffalo's 2025-26 adopted budget totaling $622.1 million, which was approved by Common Council on May 27, 2025, with modifications that resulted in a net zero impact on total appropriations. The budget represents a 3.3 percent increase in revenues and 0.8 percent increase in appropriations compared to the prior year, with no unrestricted fund balance available for use. The Council made line-item changes totaling $1.3 million across departments, including a net $1.1 million reduction in personal service costs through elimination of three positions offset by creation of a new Director of Data Management position.

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  • Springfieldmontco

    Springfield, IL
    Budget

    Springfield Township, Montgomery County, PA proposes a balanced 2022 operating budget of $18,315,318 with a real estate tax rate of 4.516 mills and earned income tax rate of 1.0%, maintaining the same real estate tax rate as 2021 due to decreased pension obligations and workers compensation costs. Residential taxpayers will see no change in real estate taxes but will benefit from a $6.32 reduction in the annual refuse service fee (from $231.86 to $225.54), driven by decreased recycling processing costs despite increases in waste disposal fees. The Township continues to fund operations through traditional revenue sources including real estate tax, earned income tax, and a local services tax enacted in 2019, with anticipated additional revenues of $45,000 from the local services tax in 2022.

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  • $55,907,870 $705,433 $56,635,803 (1) Governor's Budget Message Change (3) - (1)

    Newark, NJ
    Budget

    The FY 2025 Appropriations Act (P.L.2024, c.22) enacted a total budget of $56,635,803 thousand in appropriations and $63,124,330 thousand in total resources, representing a $705,433 thousand increase from the Governor's Budget Message. Major revenue sources include Gross Income Tax at $19,694,602 thousand, Sales Tax at $13,769,128 thousand, and Corporation Business Tax at $4,338,044 thousand. The budget established an unreserved balance of $6,420,515 thousand and designated $308,159 thousand for Open Space Reserved funds. The document was prepared by the Office of Legislative Services with a report date of July 1, 2024.

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  • Fee and Rate Adjustments in the FY 2024-25 Budget

    Dallas, TX
    Budget

    On September 13, 2024, the City of Dallas issued a memorandum regarding an upcoming City Council agenda item (September 18, 2024) proposing an ordinance to amend multiple city code chapters and adjust various fees and rates for FY 2024-25. The proposed changes include fee adjustments for public rights-of-way abandonments, stormwater drainage, sanitation collection, parking services, water and wastewater services, library processing, and other municipal services, with the adjustments reflecting compliance with the city's Financial Management and Performance Criterion #12 requiring annual reviews to ensure full cost recovery for services. The ordinance also addresses rates for departments including Dallas Public Library, Transportation and Public Works, and Private Solid Waste Haulers, with a maximum penalty provision of $2,000 for violations.

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  • 2025-26 City Manager's Proposed Budget (PDF)

    Phoenix, AZ
    Budget

    The City of Phoenix presented its balanced Fiscal Year 2025-26 City Manager's Proposed Budget on May 6, 2025, which includes a projected $17 million General Fund surplus that the City Manager recommends be set aside as reserve due to economic uncertainty, slowing revenue collections, and potential impacts from state and federal funding changes. The budget proposal follows extensive community engagement, with 12 budget hearings held between April 1-16 that generated resident feedback broadly supportive of the proposed budget and requesting additional city services; the city also allocated $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act interest earnings to the Housing Trust Fund. Final budget action is scheduled for the May 21, 2025 City Council meeting, with detailed fund schedules included in the proposal.

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  • Adopted by the Town Council Town of West Hartford, Connecticut ANNUAL BUDGET

    Hartford, CT
    Budget

    The Town of West Hartford adopted its fiscal year 2025-2026 General Fund budget totaling $367,732,066, representing a 5.8% increase of $20,192,985 from the prior year, with municipal services budgeted at $137,479,951 (5.4% increase) and the Board of Education at $213,351,800 (6.2% increase). The budget requires a 6.5% increase in property tax revenue and maintains existing service levels without adding new positions while funding pension and post-employment benefit liabilities. Key policy changes include increasing annual pension contributions from 5% to 8% year-over-year and implementing a level-funding mechanism for pension liabilities to strengthen long-term financial sustainability.

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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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  • 2025-Managers-Recommended-Budget. ...

    Lebanon, PA
    Budget

    The Manager's Recommended Budget for 2025 was presented by Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania on November 1, 2024, and provides a comprehensive budget plan across multiple departments including General Government, Community Development, Public Works, Human Services, Recreation, and Public Safety. The document includes budget comparisons, zero-based budgeting analysis, service level rankings, capital improvements, and debt service information across 94 pages. Specific budget figures and detailed policy changes are referenced in the body of the document through various comparison tables and departmental sections.

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  • FY24 Annual Operating and Capital Budget

    Tampa, FL
    Budget

    Pinellas County, Florida presented its FY24 Operating and Capital Budget at the First Budget Hearing on September 7, 2023, with minimal changes from the July proposal. Key additions include $23.6 million in new Opioid Abatement Settlement funds ($14.6 million in fund balance and $9.0 million in anticipated FY24 revenue) and a $28.7 million increase in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to $121.8 million, with adjustments to capital improvement projects to meet ARPA spending deadlines by December 31, 2024. The budget was developed through collaboration between County Administration, departments, and stakeholders to maintain low expenditures while delivering high-quality services.

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  • ADOPTED BUDGET FY 2025 City of Boise FY2025 ADOPTED BUDGET

    Boise, ID
    Budget

    The City of Boise adopted its FY 2025 budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, prepared by the Department of Finance and Administration Budget Office. The comprehensive budget document includes sections on revenue analysis, general fund and other funds summaries, property tax analysis, authorized staffing levels, capital projects overview, and fee changes across city departments. Mayor Lauren McLean and the City Council approved the budget, which serves as the financial plan for city operations and services.

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  • City of Mesa Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)

    Mesa, AZ
    Budget

    The City of Mesa's Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for FY 2024/2025 (July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025) documents the allocation and distribution of $4,192,294 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, with $4,068,447 awarded to programs and administration. CDBG Public Service Activities received $602,214 across six agencies (A New Leaf, Central Arizona Shelter Services, Child Crisis Arizona, Family Promise, Homeward Bound, and Save the Family Foundation of Arizona), though CASS cancelled two contracts and returned funds due to leadership and staffing changes. Housing Rehabilitation was allocated $2,342,182 for the Emergency Rehabilitation Program, while the HOME Investment Partnership Program provided $400,000 for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance focused on utility and deposit assistance. Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program awarded $329,288 to three agencies (A New Leaf, CASS, and Save the Family) for emergency shelter and rapid rehousing services, with the city coordinating through the Maricopa County Continuum of Care workgroups including Coordinated Entry, Planning, and ESG Committees.

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  • 2023 2023 2024 2024 2024 Initial Annotations COUNCIL 2022 FINAL Current

    Hazleton, PA
    Budget

    The City of Hazleton's 2024 budget proposal shows total real estate tax revenues projected at $6,941,986, with current year collections estimated at $6,280,986, while special taxes including earned income tax, real estate transfer tax, local service tax, and payroll prep tax are budgeted at $3,760,000. Building and alteration permits are projected to generate $350,000 in revenue. The budget document presents the 2022 actual figures, 2023 final budget, and the proposed 2024 budget with no changes between the proposed budget and passage columns for the line items displayed.

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  • Worksession re FY 2024 Proposed Budget – Assembly ...

    Anchorage, AK
    Budget

    This document presents three proposed budget amendments to the FY 2024 budget discussed at an Assembly worksession on November 9, 2023. Brawley Amendment No. 1 GG allocates $100,000 recurring to the Planning Department for communications and educational materials about development code changes, funded from tax capacity and recommended by the Housing Action Summit. Brawley Amendment No. 2 GG appropriates $100,000 one-time to Legislative Services for policy convening and communications around Assembly priorities, including planning major convening events by fall 2024, also funded from tax capacity. Rivera Amendment No. 3 GG provides $150,000 recurring to the Legislative Branch to support the Assembly's housing initiative and Housing Strategic Action Plan through contractor and staff support for media, research, legal drafting, and project-based needs.

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  • Municipality of Anchorage 2025 Proposed Budget General ...

    Anchorage, AK
    Budget

    The Municipality of Anchorage presented its 2025 Proposed Budget for General Government Operating on October 25, 2024, showing a total proposed budget of $645.8 million, an increase from the 2024 Revised Budget of $620.3 million. Key changes include a $7.1 million debt service adjustment, $11.8 million in labor continuation costs, a $3.8 million transfer from the ML&P Sale Fund, and $3.5 million allocated for low-barrier shelter and services. The budget covers departments including Utilities, Enterprises, ACDA, Anchorage Hydropower, Water & Wastewater Utility, Don Young Port of Alaska, Merrill Field Airport, Solid Waste Services, and the Anchorage Community Development Authority. Individual department budgets include the Equal Rights Commission at $872,255 (6 full-time positions), Internal Audit at $868,992 (5 full-time and 1 part-time position), and Equity & Justice at $362,997 (2 full-time positions after transferring 1 position to the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer).

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