Podcast: Dissecting the City’s budget processes, property tax rate, and trailblazing transparency

In this week’s special episode of “What’s Up, College Station?,” Director of Fiscal Services Mary Ellen Leonard discusses the City’s budget processes and priorities, factors impacting the proposed property tax rate, and why the Texas Comptroller recognized College Station as a trailblazer for financial transparency. Continue reading Podcast: Dissecting the City’s budget processes, property tax rate, and trailblazing transparency

City Council, City Manager, Fiscal Services, Public Communications

City Council examines details of FY 26 proposed budget at in-depth Wednesday workshop

The College Station City Council conducted a full day of extensive discussions about the city’s FY 26 proposed budget on Wednesday at City Hall. Continue reading City Council examines details of FY 26 proposed budget at in-depth Wednesday workshop

City Council, Fiscal Services, Public Communications

City’s proposed FY 26 budget prioritizes public safety, infrastructure, and long-term growth

The City of College Station’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget outlines the City’s plans for continuing to deliver high-quality public services, especially in public safety, while investing in vital infrastructure and addressing community needs. The proposed budget reduces the property tax rate by 5%. Continue reading City’s proposed FY 26 budget prioritizes public safety, infrastructure, and long-term growth

Fiscal Services, Public Communications

Offer valuable feedback on the City’s FY 26 budget priorities with our interactive online tool

The Service Level Adjustment (SLA) Survey is an online tool that outlines some of the City’s key decision points for the FY26 budget. The tool enables you to express your budget priorities in an easy-to-use format accessible via computer, smartphone, or tablet. Continue reading Offer valuable feedback on the City’s FY 26 budget priorities with our interactive online tool

Fiscal Services, Public Communications

Texas Comptroller lauds City of College Station with Transparency Stars Trailblazer Award

As a result of a steadfast commitment to the highest standards of transparency, openness, and accountability, the City of College Station has been honored with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts’ Transparency Stars Trailblazer Award. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said, “The City of College Station has gone the extra mile in opening its books to the public.” Continue reading Texas Comptroller lauds City of College Station with Transparency Stars Trailblazer Award

City Council, Fiscal Services

ICYMI Video: External firm finds no deficiencies or weaknesses in annual audit, financial report

In case you missed it: At its March 13 meeting, the College Station City Council received the City’s annual audit reports and comprehensive financial report. The independent external auditor found no material weaknesses, significant deficiencies in internal control, or non-compliance issues. Continue reading ICYMI Video: External firm finds no deficiencies or weaknesses in annual audit, financial report