Texas Comptroller Transparency Star Program
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Transparency Stars program recognizes local governments for going above and beyond in their transparency efforts. The City of Dallas strives to ensure that residents are able to readily access and view financial summary information.
To learn more about the program, please visit the
Texas Comptroller Transparency Star program website.
Traditional Finance Summary
The financial data is collected through collaborative efforts with multiple departments and reports such as the Budget Accountability Report, Adopted Budget, and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). These reports include detailed information to support financial transparency efforts.
The per capita figures are based on the City's 2023 estimated population of 1,300,642*.
Glossary
This link provides explanations and a glossary of terms utilized in various financial documents and reports.
Fiscal
Year 2023-24 Adopted Budget
|
| Total | Per Capita |
| Revenue: | | |
| General Fund | | |
Property Tax - Governmental
| 1,047,595,636 | 805.45 |
| Sales Tax - Governmental | 451,745,839 | 347.33 |
| Franchise & Other | 126,633,664 | 97.36
|
Charges for Service
| 117,236,140 | 90.14
|
Fines and Forfeitures
| 20,117,759 | 15.47
|
| Operating Transfers In | 28,086,049 | 21.59
|
Intergovernmental
| 16,177,900 | 12.44
|
Miscellaneous
| 9,882,543 | 7.60 |
| Licenses and Permits | 6,100,940 |
4.69 |
Interest
| 14,000,000 | 10.76
|
General Fund Total
| 1,837,576,470 | 1,412.82 |
| Enterprise Funds | 1,389,920,364 | 1,068.64 |
| Debt Service Fund | 443,871,742 | 341.27 |
| Total Revenue | 3,671,368,576 | 2822.74 |
| | |
| Expenses: | | |
| General Fund | 1,837,576,470 | 1412.82 |
| Enterprise Funds | 1,401,626,306 | 1077.64 |
| Debt Service Fund | 420,687,511 | 323.45 |
| Total Expenditures | 3,659,890,287 | 2813.91 |
| | |
| Other Information: | | |
2023 Population*
| 1,300,642 | |
| Full-Time Equivalents | 16,141.00 |
|
*Source: U.S. Census Bureau
The following chart represents the revenue & expenses for the General Fund only.
The following chart represents the property tax history for the last five fiscal years.
For additional information please visit Property Tax History from 1985.
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Documents
Budgets for the last five fiscal years
FY 2023-24 FY 2022-23 FY 2021-22 FY 2020-21 FY 2019-20
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the last five fiscal years
2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
Downloadable Data
FY 2024-25 Adopted Budget (raw data)
Open Checkbook (Open Vendor Payments)
Open Checkbook is an interactive database that provides information on the City's checks and electronic disbursements. Detailed information is provided, including the vendor, the amount of each payment, and the department to which payment was charged.
Other Information
City Council
This link provides information regarding the Mayor and Council Members with maps, contact information, and resident resources.
City Manager's Office
This link provides information regarding the City Manager and Executive Leadership Team.
The Transparency Stars page is managed by Budget & Management Services
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Open Records Request
The Open Records Request service increases resident access to public information in accordance with state and federal open government/public information laws and practices. This link will allow residents to submit an open records request, track the status of an existing request, and find answers to common open records questions. For more information, please email openrecords@dallas.gov