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Council receives April financial report; staff flags sales-tax dip and schedules budget workshop for July
Summary
Council received the April 2025 financial report showing expenditures near expected midyear levels and general fund revenue at about 58% of budget; staff said sales tax collections are down compared with last year and recommended a July budget workshop.
The Scottsbluff City Council received the April financial report and approved it by motion.
A finance presenter walked the council through budget-to-actual comparisons, saying that at roughly 58% through the fiscal year most departments’ expenditures were at or below the expected level. "At the bottom there, 58% through the year, kind of like to see the expenditures at or around or below that, 58%. And if you look at that, every department is is at or below, 58%," the presenter said.
On revenues, the presenter said the general fund was right at 58 percent of budget and noted that sales-tax receipts were down compared with the prior year. "We will recently report tomorrow. It's still down a little bit. I think it'll be, I hope to see it turn up next month. Those are 2 months behind," the presenter said. He added that many Nebraska communities are experiencing the same pattern and noted the prior fiscal year had unusually high sales-tax receipts.
Council approved the financial report by motion and roll call. The presenter and city manager said they plan to begin budget discussions and aim for a budget workshop in July.
Why it matters: Sales-tax trends affect the general fund and budgeting; the midyear report indicates department spending is under control but revenue vigilance is needed as staff prepare for the upcoming budget cycle.
