Transparency
Budget & finance
Every dollar the Village spends is public. Here's how the budget is built, where the money goes, and where to find the documents that prove it.
How the budget works
The Village runs on a fiscal year that starts May 1 and ends April 30. Each spring the Board reviews a proposed budget at public meetings, hears resident comment, and votes to approve it. The budget sets what the Village can spend on services for the year.
Where the money goes
- Public safety — police protection and emergency response
- Public works — roads, water, sewer, and snow removal
- Parks and recreation — fields, trails, and programs
- Administration — Village Hall staff, records, and planning
- Capital projects — long-term roads, equipment, and buildings
The documents
The Village posts its key financial records so anyone can check the math:
- Annual Budget — the approved spending plan for the fiscal year
- Annual Financial Report (audit) — an independent review of the books
- Tax Levy Ordinance — the property-tax amount set each year
- Treasurer's Report — a running look at money in and out
Property taxes are only one part of the Village budget. State-shared sales and income taxes, utility fees, and grants make up the rest — the audit shows the full picture.