Township government · Todd County, MN
Ward Township's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended December 31, 2021), Ward Township took in $200 thousand and spent $255 thousand.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Ward Township's money comes from federal tax money.Most U.S. townships and towns of under 10,000 people get none.
Township taxes65%
Federal tax money12%
Grants from Washington, paid for by the federal taxes residents also pay.
State tax money24%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Where it goes
What stands out
of Ward Township's spending goes to roads, transit and parking.A typical U.S. township or town of under 10,000 people spends 53%.
Spending by category100%
What's in roads, transit and parkingRoads and highways
- Roads and highways$215 thousand
What's in running the government and other costsOther and not broken out; central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology) and 1 more
- Other and not broken out$14 thousand
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$9 thousand
- Other government-run businesses$1 thousand
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsFire protection
- Fire protection$16 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Ward Township. 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 Ward Township 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.