General Fund Revenue & Expenditure Trends

General Fund operating expenditure increases have averaged 5.7% per year since 1991. The expenditure increases in the past three years are due to the addition of new programs and services, an expanded work force and cost-of-living adjustments for employees. 


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Adjusted for inflation, General Fund operating expenditures have increased by only 1.3% per year over the past ten years. This is a minimal increase in view of the many new programs and services that have been added during this time. The rate of inflation has averaged 3.9% over this period.

 

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From 1991 to 1999, per capita operating expenditures increased annually by approximately 4.1%. The large increase in year 2000 is due to the significant decrease in population as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The City of Monterey's estimated population declined from 32,792 to an actual of 29,674. While growth has occurred, the 2000 census data revealed significant reductions in military housing units.

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Adjusted for inflation, the per capita operating expenditures have increased annually by about 2.3%. The sharp incrrease for FY 2000 is the result of higher inflation and a 10% decline in population.

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Budget Overview
Total Revenues - All | General Fund Revenues | Special Funds Revenues
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Capital Improvements Program | Staffing by Program
General Fund Revenue & Expenditure Trends | Demographics & Statistics

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