City of Carlton Budget

Every fiscal year (A 12 month cycle that runs from July 1st to June 30th) the City of Carlton begins the process of developing an operating budget for the following fiscal year. The budget is a financial plan for the new fiscal year.

State of Oregon Administrative Rules, See Chapters 294 and 310

The budget document is a legal document that establishes the authorization to receive and spend money. The City of Carlton is required to adhere to the State of Oregon's local budget law.

Departments within the City are involved in creating and planning their own budget areas. These areas are reviewed by the City Manager and the Assistant City Manager for feasibility and revenue resources before moving to the Budget Committee for approval.

Upon the Budget Committee's approval of a proposed budget, the process continues to the City Council for an adopted budget prior to June 30th each year.

A copy of the Adopted Budget for the current fiscal year may be viewed by clicking on the links below or requesting a copy at City Hall. Archived budgets are available by clicking on the City of Carlton Budget Archive menu item to the right.

Budget Training 2022 and PowerPoint under Supporting Documents.

The Budget Process

Phase 1: The Budget Officer Prepares the Budget

Budget Officer is appointed by the City Council
The Budget Officer works with Department Heads and reports to the City Manager
A Budget calendar is created for the new fiscal year
The Budget sheets must be prepared in a format that meets Oregon Budget Law standards

Phase 2: The Budget Committee Approves the Budget

Budget Committee is an advisory group comprised of the City Council and an equal number of appointed citizen members
If there are not enough Citizens willing to serve then the committee is made up of volunteers appointed by City Council
Citizen Members must be qualified voters within the City limits of Carlton
No member can receive compensation
The Budget Committee conducts public meetings to hear the budget message and to listen to comments and questions from interested Citizens
When the Committee is satisfied, it approves the budget

Phase 3: The Budget is Adopted and Property Taxes are Certified

The City Council must conduct a budget hearing by June 30 to receive the Budget Committee's Approved Budget, and consider any additional public comments
The budget hearing and the resolution necessary to adopt the budget and impose taxes at the same public meeting

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Budget Message?

The budget message gives the public and the budget committee information that will help them understand the proposed budget. It is required by statute to contain a brief description of the financial policies reflected in the proposed budget, and, in connection with financial policies, explain the important features in the budget. The budget message must also explain proposed changes from the prior year's budget and any major changes in financial policies.

The budget message is prepared in writing so it can become part of the Budget Committee's records. It is delivered at the first meeting of the Budget Committee by the budget officer, the chief executive officer, or the governing body chair.

Category: Budget