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OMB: Municipality about 58% through fiscal year, 51% of budget spent; labor and venue timing driving variances
Summary
The Office of Management and Budget told the assembly the municipality is roughly 58% through the fiscal year and 51% spent as of July 31, with timing of venue contracts and non‑labor expenses producing early‑year imbalances and ongoing questions about overtime and contracted labor.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) briefed the Assembly Budget and Finance Committee on Aug. 21 that the city is roughly 58% of the way through the fiscal year and about 51% spent as of July 31, with non‑labor timing and venue contracts causing early variances, OMB told the committee.
OMB Director (recorded in the meeting as “Brows”) told members: “we are about 58% through the year ... and this was run yesterday to cover everything that's in the system through July 31. ... you'll see on the first page ... that we are 51% spent.”
Why it matters: Mid‑year budget execution data informs whether departments are on track and where additional scrutiny is needed ahead of the 2026 budget process. The report showed labor spending generally…
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