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      Budget and Research Department

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      Financial Excellence

      The Budget & Research Department is committed to maintaining a fiscally sound and sustainable budget that reflects City Council ​and community priorities.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​

      Anuual Budget Process
      GFOA

      Priorities

      • Maintain high bond ratings
      • Prioritize funding plans for critical infrastructure
      • Provide accurate and reliable forecasting
      • Maintain a transparent financial environment

      Goals

      • Expand community engagement effort to involve and educate the public on the budget process.
      • Continue to improve economic forecasting by consulting with UofA which coordinates the State Forecasting Project.

      Budget Timeline

      • August-February: Revenue and expenditure estimates are updated.
      • March: City Manager's Proposed Trial Budget and Preliminary Capital Improvement Program presented to Council.
      • April: Public budget hearings are held and input is provided to Council.
      • May: City Manager's Budget presented and Council provides policy guidance.
      • June: Tentative and Final budgets are presented to Council and the 5-year Capital Improvement Program is adopted.
      • July: Council adopts the property tax rates and property tax levies specified in the budget. ​​​​​​
      GFOA
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      General Obligation Bond Program

      On November 7, 2023, Phoenix Voters passed the City Council approved $500 million General Obligation (GO) Bond Program. GO Bond programs help to fund critical infrastructure and rehabilitation needs of City facilities such as parks, libraries, fire and police stations, affordable housing, streets and storm drains. Approved projects will be prioritized and allocated over the five-year period of 2024-25 to 2028-29 and included in the annual Preliminary Capital Improvement Program (CIP) presented to City Council each spring. 

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      Dollars & Sense in Phoenix's Budget

      FundPHX

      FundPHX is an online tool designed to educate and engage the public in the City's annual budget process. The tool is available with the 2024-25 adopted budget in both English and Spanish and gives residents the opportunity to provide feedback and share community priorities with staff. Information collected in the tool from residents will be shared regularly with City Council. 

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      Dollars & Sense in Phoenix's Budget

      Important Budget Information

      Additional Resources

      • Phoenix City Council Meetings

        Find Phoenix City Council meetings.

      • Finance

        The Finance Department offers accounting and financial reports, procurement, treasury, risk, inventory management, tax and licensing, and real estate services.

      • Glossary

        Explore Phoenix's budget glossary for clear definitions of financial terms, enhancing your understanding of City budget documents and reports.

      • Phoenix Checkbook

        This site is designed to help you understand more about the operations and performance of Phoenix.

      • Public Records Request

        Discover how to access City of Phoenix public records from across the City's departments and functions.

      Questions or Comments?

      ​​For ADA/Accessibility concerns or questions, please contact the City of Phoenix ADA/504 Coordinator for more assistance.

      Budget and Research Department Statement of Commitment for the equal treatment of our customers as it relates to the ADA in English​ and Spanish​.

      Main: 602-262-3111​​
      Water/Sewer/City Services Bill: 602-262-6251
      TTY: 711
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      Contact the Budget and Research Department

      200 W. Washington St., 14th Floor
      Phoenix, AZ 85003

      Phone: 602-262-4800
      TTY: Use 7-1-1
      Email: budget.research@phoenix.gov

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