City government · Audrain County, MO
Vandalia's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended February 28, 2024), Vandalia took in $4.4 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Vandalia's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
City taxes16%
What's in other taxesTobacco taxes; alcoholic beverage licenses and 2 more
- Tobacco taxes$9 thousand
- Alcoholic beverage licenses$5 thousand
- Occupation and business licenses$1 thousand
- Other licenses$1 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services80%
What's in fees for servicesElectric power; water and 3 more
- Electric power$2.5 million
- Water$646 thousand
- Garbage collection$165 thousand
- Sewer$121 thousand
- Parks and recreation$58 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
State tax money4.0%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
City of Vandalia. U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, individual unit file, fiscal year ended February 28, 2024.
What this covers. The money of City of Vandalia 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.