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Scottsdale Budget Review Commission Report

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Scottsdale Budget Review Commission Reports

The Scottsdale Budget Review Commission is a group of seven experienced professionals in financial, accounting, business, or government management fields. Serving as an advisory body to the City Council, the Commission reviews the proposed budget each fiscal year, providing valuable recommendations to ensure financial transparency and responsibility. With support from the City Treasurer’s Office, the Commission prioritizes reviewing the Operating Budget, Capital Budget, major revenue forecasts, taxes and fees, and budget governing policies before the tentative budget adoption.

DateDayTimeDescriptionLocationImportant Highlights
February 13, 2025Thursday2:00-4:00 pmRegular MeetingCity Hall KivaThe BRC members were introduced. Sonia Andrews, City Treasurer, gave a presentation on Budget components, Process and Timelines
February 27, 2025Thursday3:30-5:30 pmRegular MeetingCity Hall KivaThe BRC has agreed that two of its members may meet with city staff to clarify and understand upcoming agenda items related to the budget. This is intended to streamline discussions. Discussed Major Operating Budget Revenues, funding for Capital Projects and Capital Budget Revenues
February 28, 2025Thursday1:00-3:00 pmRegular MeetingCity Hall Kiva- The BRC requests that the city provide a future schedule for each capital project, including planned maintenance, repairs, or replacements with specified dates, to facilitate the inclusion of these expenses in future operating budgets.
- The BRC has requested information on 12 to 25 current projects that are over budget by 10% or one million dollars. These projects will be reviewed to identify departments and processes that may require improvement. -
- Discussed Budget Policies, Reserves, Contingencies, and Pension Costs
March 19, 2025Wednesday2:00-4:00 pmRegular MeetingCity Hall KivaDiscussed Fund Balance, Reserves and Continencies, proposed 25/26 5-Yr Capital Improvement Plan, Transportation Capital Improvement Projects and related maintenance
March 21, 2025Friday1:00-3:00 pmRegular MeetingCity Hall KivaDiscussed Water and Water Reclamation and Drainage/Flood Control Capital Projects. McDowell Sonoran Preserve Capital Projects and the 2004 0.1`5% Preserve Tax were reviewed. Park and Techs & Recreation reported on Capital Projects status. The Bond Program and General Fund Capital Projects included reports form Police, Fire, Enterprise Operations, Community Facilities and Technology.
March 27, 2025Thursday3:30-5:30 pmRegular MeetingCity Hall KivaReceived information on Capital Projects that exceeded $1million and/or 10% increases from FY 2024 to 2026. Also reviewed were recommendations for the 25/26 Capital Budget and 5-year Capital Improvement Plan and 25/26 Operating Budget.
April 7, 2025Monday1:00-4:00 pmRegular Meeting - Review of Proposed FY25/26 BudgetCity Hall KivaReceived Police , Fire and Transportation, Department Operating Budget
April 10, 2025Thursday1:00-4:00 pmRegular Meeting - Review of Proposed FY25/26 BudgetCity Hall KivaBRC completed reports from the Preservation Fund, General Fund, Library and Human services, and Tourism Development Fund
April 11, 2025Friday1:00-4:00 pmRegular Meeting - Review of Proposed FY25/26 BudgetCity Hall KivaBRC selected recommendations for the CC April 22nd report. Chair David Smith and Commissioner Mark Stephens will prepare the final written report.
April 22, 2025Tuesday2:00-4:00 pmJoint w/CouncilCity Hall Kiva
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