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Pasco staff report general fund on track but flag permit revenue and overtime as areas to watch
Summary
City staff reported the May general fund is on target for salaries and benefits (about 21% of year), but permit revenues lag compared with prior years and overtime is expected to exceed budget; staff said they will monitor and return with adjustments if needed.
City staff, standing in for Finance Director Garcia, presented the general fund monthly report for May at the Pasco City Council’s July 21 meeting and flagged two items for council attention: lower-than-expected permit revenue and anticipated overtime overages.
In presenting the report, the staff member said salaries and benefits are “about 21% of the way through” the year and are tracking below the 25% threshold that would trigger concern. The staffer explained accounting entries from prior years can skew early months’ figures and said large capital purchases are timing-sensitive.
Two concerns. First, permit revenue was substantially lower than the previous year and staff said they will continue to monitor that line and report back if adjustments are required. Second, staff said overtime is cyclical and anticipates the city will exceed its overtime budget as summer work increases; staff suggested this will be addressed in upcoming biennium budget adjustments if necessary.
Councilmember Prowless asked whether delayed purchases could skew the numbers later in the year; staff replied that they would return to council if significant unbudgeted purchases arise. Councilmembers generally said the report showed the city is operating within means but welcomed future updates on permits and overtime.
Ending: Staff did not request any immediate budget amendments; they will monitor permit revenues and overtime and return to council if changes are needed.
