On Tuesday, the City Council approved investing unspent money from last year’s budget to reduce future pension payments, replenish self-insurance funds, and pay for public safety equipment, additional school crossing guards, trails maintenance, art programs and other one-time costs not included in t
09/28/2023
At its meeting on June 13, the Carlsbad City Council adopted a balanced budget for fiscal year 2023-2024, which spans from July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024.
06/14/2023 9:32 AM
Carlsbad community members interested in knowing more about the city’s budget and what is proposed for the fiscal year that starts July 1 have two upcoming opportunities:
05/18/2023
The City of Carlsbad’s proposed budget for next fiscal year invests in the City Council’s highest priorities, sets money aside for future infrastructure needs and grows the city’s cash reserves, while
05/18/2023
We shared an update on our long-term projected revenues and expenses with the City Council.
04/12/2023 6:31 PM
The City of Carlsbad has received the Operating Budget Excellence Award from the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers for its Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget.
03/06/2023
The City of Carlsbad has once again been honored with a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada, recognizing the city’s commitment to meeting the highest standards of governmental budgeting.
12/21/2022
The City of Carlsbad’s main sources of income are up an average of 10% for the first quarter of the fiscal year, thanks to a continuing economic rebound following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. However, city finance staff caution that high inflation, upcoming pension costs and the possibility
11/16/2022
The City of Carlsbad will continue to invest in community priorities like public safety, protecting the environment and maintaining the Carlsbad’s excellent quality of life, thanks to a balanced budget adopted by the City Council June 14.
06/16/2022
At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, the public got its first look at a balanced city budget that maintains all core city services and continues more than a dozen new programs aimed at improving public safety, maintaining an excellent quality of life and protecting the environment.
05/25/2022
Carlsbad’s economy is continuing its strong recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, with taxes from hotel room night stays and retail sales far exceeding projections. However, the war in Ukraine, inflation and a gradual lessening of pent-up demand from COVID-19 lockdowns mean ongoing vigilance is neede
05/17/2022 6:38 PM
The City of Carlsbad has received the Operating Budget Excellence Award from the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO) for its Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget.
03/17/2022
The City of Carlsbad has once again been honored with a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada, recognizing the city’s commitment to meeting the highest standards of governmental budgeting.
12/22/2021
Most parts of the City of Carlsbad’s economy saw healthy gains in the first quarter of the fiscal year. Combined with spending less than anticipated, the city is on track to end the 2021-22 fiscal year June 30 with a budget surplus, according to a financial update delivered to the City Council on Tu
11/03/2021
Thanks to a stronger than anticipated economic rebound and careful spending, the City of Carlsbad ended the 2020-21 fiscal year with a more than $15 million surplus.
10/07/2021 1:32 PM