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Buckner's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended September 30, 2021), Buckner took in $2.0 million and spent $2.0 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Buckner's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
City taxes44%
What's in other taxesPublic utility taxes; other selective sales taxes and 1 more
- Public utility taxes$184 thousand
- Other selective sales taxes$121 thousand
- Other taxes not classified elsewhere$70 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services48%
What's in fees for servicesWater and sewer
- Water$648 thousand
- Sewer$325 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
State tax money6.4%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Fines and other2.4%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Buckner's spending goes to police, fire, courts and jails.A typical U.S. city, town or village of under 10,000 people spends 11%.
Spending by category100%
What's in water, sewer, trash and utilitiesWater supply and sewer systems
- Water supply$560 thousand
- Sewer systems$274 thousand
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsPolice and courts and legal services
- Police$724 thousand
- Courts and legal services$100 thousand
What's in running the government and other costsCentral staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$314 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
City of Buckner. U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Finance, individual unit file, fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. The Census record for this government is from the 2022 survey, the newest on file.
What this covers. The money of City of Buckner 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.