Budget
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 by Nina Hernandez
Budget
Staffers offer a preview of FY 2020 budget
The Austin Health and Human Services Committee heard a budget update Tuesday morning that included news of how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting the city.“We were projecting a balanced budget for FY 21,” Deputy Chief Financial Officer Ed Van Eenoo…
Wednesday, May 20, 2020 by Jessi Devenyns
Budget
County regroups, contemplates upcoming budget
Budget season is well underway at Travis County. However, since the Travis County Commissioners Court approved budget guidelines in February, the coronavirus crisis has upended the initial projections from the county’s Planning and Budget Office.Three months ago, the budget forecast…
Monday, May 11, 2020 by Chad Swiatecki
Budget
Committee IDs employment, accessibility among priorities for next budget
The city board overseeing services for the disabled wants funding for better accessibility at City Hall, improved street crossings and more employment opportunities included in the next city budget.Last week the Mayor’s Committee for People With Disabilities moved forward with…
Wednesday, May 6, 2020 by Nina Hernandez
Budget
Library Commission discusses proposed FY21 budget
In a virtual meeting convened April 27 to discuss its proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget, the Library Commission recommended a 3.2 percent (or $1.7 million) increase over Fiscal Year 2019-20, including an increase to the materials budget by 3.6 percent…
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 by Jessi Devenyns
Budget
County freezes hiring for remainder of the fiscal year
In search of steadier financial footing amid the economic turmoil triggered by Covid-19, the Travis County Commissioners Court voted Tuesday to authorize staff to pursue an immediate hiring freeze for nonessential personnel. Commissioners will permit county staff to return on…
Thursday, April 2, 2020 by Chad Swiatecki
Budget
Forecasters size up city’s lost tax revenues from sales, hotels, alcohol due to Covid-19
Early analysis shows the city will lose $1 million per month in mixed beverage taxes while the local bar and restaurant industry is shut down, with a forthcoming economic model expected to give a picture of the loss in sales…
