Village government · Lancaster County, NE
Bennet's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended September 30, 2023), Bennet took in $1.2 million and spent $1.2 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Bennet's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
Village taxes42%
Fees for services44%
What's in fees for servicesWater; sewer and 1 more
- Water$238 thousand
- Sewer$236 thousand
- Garbage collection$46 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
State tax money12%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Fines and other2.5%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Bennet's spending goes to roads, transit and parking.A typical U.S. city, town or village of under 10,000 people spends 10%.
Spending by category100%
What's in water, sewer, trash and utilitiesWater supply; sewer systems and 1 more
- Water supply$229 thousand
- Sewer systems$141 thousand
- Garbage and solid waste$61 thousand
What's in roads, transit and parkingRoads and highways
- Roads and highways$367 thousand
What's in running the government and other costsCentral staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology); finance, tax collection and budgeting and 2 more
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$170 thousand
- Finance, tax collection and budgeting$132 thousand
- Other and not broken out$35 thousand
- Government buildings$26 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Village of Bennet. 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 Bennet 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.