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Institute presentation: Augusta-Richmond County budget totaled $1.57 billion in FY24; FY25 appropriations set near $1.35 billion
Summary
A Carl Vinson Institute presenter told the Charter Review Committee that FY24 appropriations were $1.57 billion (with one-time ARPA and hurricane expenses), FY25 appropriations are $1.35 billion, and major spending is concentrated in capital projects and enterprise funds.
Dr. Rex Facer of the Carl Vinson Institute of Government gave the Charter Review Committee an overview of Augusta-Richmond County’s budgeting structure on May 1, 2025, and highlighted figures the committee may consider as it debates charter language affecting taxation and budget governance.
Facer framed municipal budgeting with standard best practices and fund accounting. He told the committee “there should also be linkages to the organization's goals” and said budget decisions should focus on results and long-term perspectives.
On specific figures, Facer said the consolidated government’s total appropriations for fiscal year 2024 were…
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