Roseville releases its first Popular Annual Financial Report to simplify city finances for residents

Roseville’s finance director presented the city’s first Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) on Monday, an accessible 24‑page summary intended to give residents a quick, easy‑to‑understand view of key funds, revenues, and expenditures.

"This is the first edition of the Popular Annual Financial Report for the city of Roseville," Finance Director Sam Maguero told the council, saying the report is designed to complement — not replace — the annual comprehensive financial report. Maguero said the report will be submitted to the Government Finance Officers Association for award consideration and will be distributed online and at public buildings.

Council members praised the report’s readability and data comparisons with peer cities. Several asked that grant and intergovernmental revenues be called out more clearly; Maguero said grant breakdowns are available in the full annual report and that the team could consider highlighting intergovernmental revenues in the PAFR while keeping the PAFR concise.

Maguero also described next steps: printed copies for community buildings, social‑media distribution, and an annual update cycle timed to the city’s annual financial statements. The council did not take formal action but directed staff to continue outreach and refine the report for clarity and accessibility.

Council members said the PAFR should help residents understand where tax and fee revenues go, and praised the document as a tool to improve transparency and public engagement.