News From the Border: San Luis ends fiscal year in red

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Monday, May 07, 2007

San Luis ends fiscal year in red

BY CESAR NEYOY, BAJO EL SOL

May 5, 2007 - 11:23PM

SAN LUIS – This city ended the prior fiscal year with deficits ranging from $1.2 million to $3.1 million in the various funds that provide services to residents, according to a late audit of the city budget.

The audit, presented Saturday morning to the city council at a work session, found that expenditures from the general fund for fiscal 2005-06 exceeded revenues by $1.2 million. The general fund pays for most basic services to city residents, such as police and fire protection.

The audit also found a shortfall of about $3.1 million in the utilities fund, from which the city provides water and sewer service.

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Labels: Border Life, The Peter Principle