Town government · Macon County, AL
Franklin's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended September 30, 2021), Franklin took in $235 thousand and spent $166 thousand.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Franklin's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
Town taxes100%
What's in other taxesOccupation and business licenses; motor fuel taxes and 2 more
- Occupation and business licenses$75 thousand
- Motor fuel taxes$26 thousand
- Alcoholic beverage taxes$13 thousand
- Motor vehicle licenses$4 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Where it goes
What stands out
of Franklin's spending goes to police, fire, courts and jails.A typical U.S. city, town or village of under 10,000 people spends 11%.
Spending by category100%
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsPolice
- Police$79 thousand
What's in running the government and other costsCentral staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$69 thousand
What's in water, sewer, trash and utilitiesWater supply
- Water supply$5 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Town of Franklin. U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Finance, individual unit file, fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. The Census record for this government is from the 2022 survey, the newest on file.
What this covers. The money of Town of Franklin itself. Other governments that serve the same area (the city, county, school district and state) are separate and not included. Borrowing, transfers between a government's own funds, and pension trust funds are not counted as revenue.