Traditional Finances

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FINANCIAL SUMMARY

The following summary data is from the City’s government-wide financial statements in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The government-wide Statement of Activities is designed to give readers with a broad overview of the City’s finances, in a manner similar to a private-sector business, accrual basis of accounting. Accrual basis of accounting recognizes Revenues when earned and expenses are recognized at the time the liability was incurred.

The per capita figures are based on the City’s 2024 estimated population of 129,714.

	Fiscal Year 2024	Per Capita
Revenues and Transfers:
Governmental Activities:
Ad valorem tax	70,753,123	545.45
Sales tax	41,857,656	322.69
Program revenue	44,257,572	341.19
Other revenues	24,355,261	187.76
Transfers	15,739,089	121.34
Total Governmental Activities	196,962,701	1,518.44

Business-type Activities:
Program revenues	207,793,007	1,601.93
Other revenues	8,599,143	66.29
Transfers	-15,739,089	-121.34
Total Business-type Activities	200,653,061	1,546.89

Total Revenues	397,615,762	3,065.33

Expenses:
Governmental Activities	154,840,657	1,193.71
Business-type Activities	175,695,103	1,354.48
Total Expenses	330,535,760	2,548.19

Change in Net Position	70,100,949	540.43

Other Information:
Fiscal Year 2022 Budgeted full-time equivalent positions	1048.5

Traditional Finances Rev Exp.xlsx - 19KB

Traditional Finances Property Tax Rate.xlsx - 22KB

BUDGET

A budget serves as the financial plan for the City. It is presented by fund and is designed to provide decision makers with an overview of City resources and how resources are utilized to accomplish the policy direction of Council. The budget shows the City’s commitments and how the City meets the financial policies approved by Council. The document is also designed to show services provided and associated costs.

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QUARTERLY SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - BUDGET BASIS

These Financial Statements are prepared on a Quarterly Basis for management to recognize and address any concerns. The Statement present a summary of activity on all the major operating funds in correlation with the current Budget and comparison to prior year Quarterly Financial Statements.

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CHECK REGISTER

The City Check Register includes Payments to vendors for goods and services, payments to agencies per contractual terms and conditions, Travel reimbursements to employees and Refunds for deposits on utilities, facilities rentals, etc. The register does not include payroll checks and excludes checks that might provide protected privacy information, such as child support, and deferred compensation.

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ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR)

This report provides detailed information concerning the financial condition, health, and activities of the City. It includes a balance sheet, statement of changes in financial position, statement of revenues and expenses, and comparison of budgeted to actual expenses and revenues.

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UNCLAIMED PROPERTY LIST

The City of College Station is currently holding more than $340,408.00 in cash waiting for the rightful owners to claim. One in four Texans has unclaimed property from forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, security deposits and utility refunds. It’s your money and we want you to get it back.

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