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West Chester reports $3.0 million general fund net income; warns on sewer receivables and audit findings
Summary
Finance director Barb Liante told West Chester Borough Council the general fund showed a $3,000,004.98 net income through April 30, highlighted strong real estate tax receipts, and flagged ongoing issues with sewer receivables and two audit findings in the liquid fuels fund.
Finance director Barb Liante reported to West Chester Borough Council that the borough’s general fund had a net income of $3,000,004.98 as of April 30.
Liante said revenue highlights included stronger-than-expected real estate tax collections for 2025 and “prior real estate taxes are also doing well compared to last year.” She also told council that business privilege and interest earnings are ahead of budget.
“Looking at the expenses for the general fund, everything seems to be in line, but I do want to caution about the housing department,” Liante said, adding that building, mechanical and electrical permit revenues were trailing expectations through April 30. She said the borough had “put…
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