City government · Chautauqua County, KS
Elgin's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended December 31, 2021), Elgin took in $42 thousand and spent $39 thousand.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Elgin's money comes from federal tax money.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
City taxes14%
Fees for services57%
What's in fees for servicesWater and sewer
- Water$21 thousand
- Sewer$3 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
Federal tax money29%
Grants from Washington, paid for by the federal taxes residents also pay.
Where it goes
What stands out
of Elgin's spending goes to water, sewer, trash and other utilities.A typical U.S. city, town or village of under 10,000 people spends 32%.
Spending by category100%
What's in water, sewer, trash and utilitiesWater supply and sewer systems
- Water supply$24 thousand
- Sewer systems$4 thousand
What's in running the government and other costsCentral staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$8 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
City of Elgin. U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Finance, individual unit file, fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. The Census record for this government is from the 2022 survey, the newest on file.
What this covers. The money of City of Elgin 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.