City government · Okanogan County, WA
Oroville's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended December 31, 2021), Oroville took in $3.7 million and spent $3.1 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Oroville's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
City taxes31%
What's in other taxesPublic utility taxes; other selective sales taxes and 3 more
- Public utility taxes$358 thousand
- Other selective sales taxes$34 thousand
- Real estate and stock transfer taxes$21 thousand
- Other licenses$12 thousand
- Amusement taxes$2 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
Fees for services39%
What's in fees for servicesWater; sewer and 3 more
- Water$597 thousand
- Sewer$479 thousand
- Garbage collection$285 thousand
- Other service charges$59 thousand
- Road charges$22 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
Federal tax money0.8%
Grants from Washington, paid for by the federal taxes residents also pay.
State tax money14%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
County and local tax money0.1%
Money passed on by the county or other local governments.
Fines and other15%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Oroville'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; sewer systems and 1 more
- Water supply$477 thousand
- Sewer systems$441 thousand
- Garbage and solid waste$437 thousand
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsPolice; fire protection and 3 more
- Police$720 thousand
- Fire protection$111 thousand
- Inspections and regulation$42 thousand
- Courts and legal services$40 thousand
- Prisons and jails$2 thousand
What's in roads, transit and parkingRoads and highways and airports
- Roads and highways$192 thousand
- Airports$45 thousand
What's in parks, recreation and librariesParks and recreation and libraries
- Parks and recreation$222 thousand
- Libraries$13 thousand
What's in running the government and other costsFinance, tax collection and budgeting; central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology) and 2 more
- Finance, tax collection and budgeting$138 thousand
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$74 thousand
- Other and not broken out$14 thousand
- Government buildings$3 thousand
What's in health and hospitalsPublic health
- Public health$31 thousand
What's in environment and natural resourcesNatural resources, farming and conservation
- Natural resources, farming and conservation$5 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
City of Oroville. 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 City of Oroville 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.