Village government · Tishomingo County, MS
Golden's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended September 30, 2023), Golden took in $563 thousand and spent $480 thousand.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Golden's money comes from fines.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
Village taxes13%
What's in other taxesPublic utility taxes and occupation and business licenses
- Public utility taxes$7 thousand
- Occupation and business licenses$1 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services53%
What's in fees for servicesWater and sewer
- Water$260 thousand
- Sewer$39 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
State tax money25%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Fines and other8.5%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Golden'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; sewer systems and 1 more
- Water supply$210 thousand
- Sewer systems$29 thousand
- Garbage and solid waste$19 thousand
What's in running the government and other costsCentral staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology); government buildings and 1 more
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$161 thousand
- Government buildings$27 thousand
- Finance, tax collection and budgeting$4 thousand
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsPolice and courts and legal services
- Police$19 thousand
- Courts and legal services$2 thousand
What's in roads, transit and parkingRoads and highways
- Roads and highways$9 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Village of Golden. U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, individual unit file, fiscal year ended September 30, 2023.
What this covers. The money of Village of Golden 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.