Traditional Finance

Transparency Star Traditional Finances

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 2025 estimated population of 132,175.



  Fiscal Year 2025 Per Capita
Revenues and Transfers:    
Governmental Activities:    
Ad valorem tax 72,542,713 548.84
Sales tax 42,984,403 325.21
Program revenue 54,956,058 415.78
Other revenues 30,583,546 231.39
Transfers 16,726,817 126.55
Total Governmental Activities 217,793,537 1,647.77
     
Business-type Activities:    
Program revenues 220,281,928 1,666.59
Other revenues 6,596,685 49.91
Transfers -16,729,817 -126.55
Total Business-type Activities 210,151,796 1,589.95
     
Total Revenues 427,945,333 3,237.72
     
Expenses:    
Governmental Activities 170,236,522 1,287.96
Business-type Activities 152,375,309 1,152.83
Total Expenses 322,611,831 2,440.79
     
Change in Net Position 101,783,559 770.07
     
Other Information:    
Fiscal Year 2022 Budgeted
full-time equivalent positions
1071.5  
Revenues and Expenditures per Capita

Traditional Finances Rev Exp.xlsx - 23.25KB

Property Tax Rate

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.

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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Current FY 2025 - Budget Links

Budget - Revenue (Interactive): Revenues | City of College Station Revenues (socrata.com)

Budget - Revenue (Downloadable Raw Data): Open Budget Revenue Master Dataset 2025.xlsx

Budget - Expenses (Interactive): Expenses | City of College Station Expenses (socrata.com)

Budget - Expenses (Downloadable Raw Data): Open Budget Expenditures Master Dataset 2025.xlsx

Current FY 2025 - Check Register Link

Check register: Ledger | City of College Station Open Checkbook (cstx.gov)