On April 22, 2013, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa released his proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2013-14. The $7.7 billion spending plan is his eighth and final proposed budget as Mayor. It closes a previously estimated $216 million deficit and includes no employee furloughs or layoffs; provides a Reserve Fund of greater than five percent of general fund receipts; and dedicates a modest surplus, made up primarily of one-time revenues, towards critical infrastructure needs previously deferred due to the economic crisis.
The proposed budget now goes before the City Council for approval. Please refer to the Budget Message from the Mayor to City Council, the Proposed FY 2013-2014 Budget Fast Facts and Highlights, and the Mayor's proposed budget documents linked below.
Select the links below to view FY 2013-14 proposed budget documents:
FY2013-14 Mayor's Budget Summary
The Mayor's Budget Summary provides highlights of the proposed budget, the City's fiscal outlook, and the status of the local economy and the City's key revenue sources.
FY2013-14 Proposed Budget
The Proposed Budget Book comprises more technical information concerning departments and special funds. The Proposed Budget Book includes a basic explanation of expenditures, appropriations and sources of funds for each department and major special purpose fund; the Controller's revenue estimate; Federal and State grant funding estimates; and a breakdown of the Proposed Budget by city function.
FY2013-14 Detail of Department Programs (Blue Book) Volume I and Volume II
The Detail of the Department Programs provides comprehensive explanations of year-over-year proposed changes to the City's annual budget base for each operating department and for various funds.
FY2013-14 Revenue Outlook
The Revenue Outlook provides an overview of the revenue anticipated, including an explanation of assumptions, changes between the prior year and program year, and a five-year General Fund revenue forecast.
Following the release of the Mayor's proposed budget, the City Council's Budget and Finance Committee examines the proposed budget and develops recommendations for City Council consideration. The Charter Deadline for the City Council to adopt the budget as proposed by the Mayor or as modified by the City Council is June 1st.
Click here for more information about the budget process and opportunities for community input.
For past budget information, such as past budget summary books, proposed budgets, and adopted budget information, please visit the budget archive.