Budget Resources And Information

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Budget 25-27City of Newberg Biennial Budget

City of Newberg adopted Biennial Budget 2025-2027Am I seeing double? Yes! The City of Newberg is switching to a two year budget cycle, so the proposed budget should be expected to be approximately double the past fiscal year. 

City of Newberg, Adopted Budget FY2024-2025

A copy of the current adopted budget document may be inspected or obtained at Newberg City Hall, 414 E. First Street, Newberg, Oregon, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. by appointment with the City Recorder (cityrecorder@newbergoregon.gov).

The City of Newberg's annual budget year is July 1st through June 30th. The budget is adopted by the City Council before or on June 30th of the prior fiscal year. The adopted budget is in compliance with Oregon Budget Law.

The original budget may be changed during the course of the fiscal year through the supplemental budget process. Changes are adopted by the City Council at a public meeting, posted and noticed in the Newberg Graphic newspaper.

Each budget reflects the prior year's budget, and two prior year's actual audited accounting.

Critically a big change is coming to the City of Newberg budget! Starting from July 1 of 2025 the city is moving over to biennial (two year) budget cycles. So the next fiscal period will run from July 1 2025 to June 30 2027. This move frees up over 7000 staff hours annually to work on other projects and also makes budgetary control over capital projects more effective than ever!

FAQ

Why do cities engage in the budgeting process?
Cities go through a public budget process to fund programs that are responsive to our community's wishes, effective in accomplishing our Council's and our community's goals, and to do so in a way that is cost-efficient. The budget allows us to achieve policies and goals for the City.
Who is involved in the budget process?
  • The City/City Staff - The City is responsible for creating a Proposed Budget for the next fiscal year. This is a joint effort between our finance staff, department heads, and employees to determine levels of predicted revenue, talk through programs and priorities, and identify what will be needed in the coming year. 
  • The Budget Committee - The Budget Committee is made up of a group of seven residents and all seven councilors, including the Mayor. They are charged with publicly reviewing the proposed budget document, providing a space for the public to ask questions and comment on the budget, approving the budget with all funds in balance, and approving the maximum amount of property taxes. They can also request information during the process on budget items and operations. 
    • It should be noted, the Budget Committee does not
      • Set staffing levels, salaries, benefits, or contracted terms. 
      • Decide whether or not a service or program should be provided
      • Make policy
  • The Newberg City Council - The Newberg City Council is ultimately tasked with Adopting the Approved Budget. 
  • Community Members - Community members and members of the public welcome to attend Budget Committee meetings and to provide both questions and comments on the budget process. 
What are the laws surrounding local government budgets in Oregon?
In Oregon, cities are required to adhere to the state’s local budget law, a group of statutes that requires local governments to prepare and adopt annual or biennial budgets following a very specific process. In Oregon, all local governments must plan a balanced budget. They also must follow a specific timeline including adopting a budget and making appropriations by June 30 and submitting levy and appropriate resolution by July 15. To learn more about the timeline, please see the next question.
What timeline do City budgets have to follow?
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City budgets must follow a specific timeline as outlined by the State of Oregon. Once City staff prepares a proposed budget a notice will be filed. The Budget Committee will then meet, discuss the budget, and approve the proposed budget and tax levy. A notice will be published on the approved budget. 5-30 days later, a Budget Hearing will be held at a City Council meeting. The tax levy will be determined. By June 30 the City council must adopt the budget and make appropriations
Where can I learn more?