Budget and Financial Reports

As a public body, the City is required to develop and report financial information. The City of Des Plaines aims to go above and beyond the basic reporting standards in an effort be transparent and enhance public awareness and understanding. In fact, the City is among the best in the country for public financial reporting and budget presentation.

Budget and Financial Reports Summary

Warrant Register - A warrant register is on the regular City Council meeting agenda and includes a report of bills/invoices due and a request for authorization to make payment. The public can view the warrant register on each meeting agenda. It lists the budget account, vendor, invoice description and payment amount.

Annual Budget - Provides the spending authority for all City departments and is the basis for virtually every City activity during that fiscal year, which runs from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31.

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report - A set of audited financial statements compiled by the City and audited by a firm of independent certified public accountants utilizing GASB (Government Accounting Standards Board) requirements. The report is published within six months of the close of each fiscal year.

Popular Annual Financial Report - Presents the City's financial information in an understandable and easy-to-read format and provides an overview of the City's financial position. The report is published along with the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report within six months of the close of each fiscal year.

Annual Treasurer's Report - Statement showing the City’s annual receipts and disbursements. The report is published within six months of the close of each fiscal year.

Fiscal Year	Annual Budget	Annual Comprehensive Financial Report	Popular Annual Financial Report	Annual Treasurer's Report
2026	2026 Budget(PDF, 40MB)
2025	2025 Budget(PDF, 43MB)	2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report(PDF, 7MB)	2025 Popular Annual Financial Report(PDF, 3MB)	2025 Treasurer's Report(PDF, 311KB)
2024	2024 Budget(PDF, 25MB)	2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report(PDF, 11MB)	2024 Popular Annual Financial Report(PDF, 19MB)	2024 Treasurer's Report(PDF, 156KB)
2023	2023 Budget(PDF, 15MB)	2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report(PDF, 9MB)	2023 Popular Annual Financial Report(PDF, 6MB)	2023 Treasurer's Report(PDF, 154KB)
2022	2022 Budget(PDF, 29MB)	2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report(PDF, 7MB)	2022 Popular Annual Financial Report(PDF, 4MB)	2022 Treasurer's Report(PDF, 118KB)
2021	2021 Budget(PDF, 16MB)	2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report(PDF, 4MB)	2021 Popular Annual Financial Report(PDF, 10MB)	2021 Treasurer's Report(PDF, 234KB)
2020	2020 Budget(PDF, 18MB)	2020 Annual Financial Reports(PDF, 3MB)	2020 Popular Annual Financial Reports(PDF, 12MB)	2020 Treasurer's Report(PDF, 270KB)

Budget Documents and Reports