City government · Carroll County, AR
Green Forest's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended December 31, 2023), Green Forest took in $8.4 million and spent $4.7 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Green Forest's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
City taxes13%
Fees for services85%
What's in fees for servicesWater and sewer
- Water$4.6 million
- Sewer$2.6 million
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
Fines and other1.5%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Green Forest's spending goes to interest on debt.A typical U.S. city, town or village of under 10,000 people spends 1.1%.
Spending by category100%
What's in water, sewer, trash and utilitiesWater supply and sewer systems
- Water supply$2.1 million
- Sewer systems$429 thousand
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsPolice and fire protection
- Police$1.3 million
- Fire protection$62 thousand
What's in parks, recreation and librariesParks and recreation
- Parks and recreation$168 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
City of Green Forest. U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, individual unit file, fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
What this covers. The money of City of Green Forest 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.