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 2023 estimated population of 127,299.

	Fiscal Year 2023	Per Capita
Revenues and Transfers:
Governmental Activities:
Ad valorem tax	60,804,826	477.65
Sales tax	40,983,631	321.95
Program revenue	42,176,229	330.89
Other revenues	20,436,121	160.54
Transfers	14,950,981	117.45
Total Governmental Activities	179,351,788	1,408.48

Business-type Activities:
Program revenues	201,350,162	1,581.71
Other revenues	5,723,855	44.96
Transfers	-14,950,981	-117.45
Total Business-type Activities	192,123,036	1,509.23

Total Revenues	371,474,824	2,917.70

Expenses:
Governmental Activities	142,496,114	1,119.38
Business-type Activities	147,020,143	1,154.92
Total Expenses	289,516,257	2,274.30

Change in Net Position	81,958,567	643.83

Other Information:
Fiscal Year 2022 Budgeted full-time equivalent positions	1019

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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