Town government · Covington County, AL
Sanford's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended December 31, 2021), Sanford took in $225 thousand and spent $80 thousand.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Sanford's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
Town taxes80%
What's in other taxesMotor fuel taxes; alcoholic beverage taxes and 2 more
- Motor fuel taxes$20 thousand
- Alcoholic beverage taxes$7 thousand
- Tobacco taxes$7 thousand
- Motor vehicle licenses$1 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services20%
What's in fees for servicesWater
- Water$44 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
Where it goes
What stands out
of Sanford's spending goes to running the government and other costs.A typical U.S. city, town or village of under 10,000 people spends 22%.
Spending by category100%
What's in running the government and other costsGovernment buildings and central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)
- Government buildings$28 thousand
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$17 thousand
What's in water, sewer, trash and utilitiesWater supply and garbage and solid waste
- Water supply$34 thousand
- Garbage and solid waste$1 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Town of Sanford. U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Finance, individual unit file, fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. Most of this government's figures were estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau from a sample; the government did not report them itself. The Census record for this government is from the 2022 survey, the newest on file.
What this covers. The money of Town of Sanford 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.