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Monthly City Financial Reporting Requirement

Original title: In accordance with City Code, Section 2-74, at the beginning of each month during the fiscal year, the City Manager shall submit to City Council data showing the relation between the estimated and actual income and expenses to date. (Finance Director)

Record date · August 22, 2023

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What This Bill Does

This document confirms the City Manager's ongoing obligation to provide the City Council with monthly reports comparing the city's actual income and spending against original budget estimates.

Why it matters

This process ensures the City Council and the public have monthly updates on whether city spending and revenue are tracking with the approved annual budget.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

City Manager

The City Manager is responsible for compiling and submitting the monthly financial data.

Directly affected

City Council

The City Council receives the monthly financial data to monitor the city's fiscal performance.

Key Facts

The City Manager is required to submit financial data to the City Council at the beginning of each month.
The reports must compare estimated income and expenses against actual income and expenses to date.
This requirement is mandated by City Code, Section 2-74.
The document is filed under reference number 23-499.

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The document status is listed as 'Agenda Ready' for the City Council.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does the city report on its budget performance?

The City Manager is required to submit a report at the beginning of every month during the .

What information is included in these monthly reports?

The reports show the relationship between the city's estimated income and expenses versus the actual income and expenses recorded to date.

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Standardized Reporting

The document reinforces a standing requirement for monthly financial transparency as codified in the City Code.

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Connected Entities

Section 2-74, City Council, City Manager and 1 more

otherSection 2-74“The specific section of the City Code requiring these monthly financial reports.”Map →

OrganizationCity Council“The body receiving the monthly financial reports.”Map →

PersonCity Manager“Responsible for submitting the monthly financial data to the City Council.”Map →

PersonFinance Director“Listed as the source or contact for the informational item.”Map →

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