Franklin held conducted a budget workshop on Monday, Jan 25, 2010. This is part one of the session. Susan Gagner, Town Comptroller, reviews the first pages of her presentation.
Time: 28 minutes, 30 seconds
MP3 File
The files discussed in this segment of the workshop can be found here
Susan Gagner - Overview Page 1
Susan Gagner - Overview Page 2
Susan Gagner - 6 Year Operating Revenue Summary
Susan Gagner - 6 Year State Aid History
Thank you for listening.
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If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission
I hope you enjoy!
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Saturday, January 30, 2010
Budget workshop documents
The documents from the Budget Workshop held on Monday, Jan 25, 2010 can be found stored within a folder on Google Docs. You should be able to view the files and print each individual PDF on your printer should you want a copy for more detailed review.
The files can be found here
Susan Gagner - Overview Page 1
Susan Gagner - Overview Page 2
Susan Gagner - 6 Year Operating Revenue Summary
Susan Gagner - 6 Year State Aid History
Susan Gagner - 6 Year Estimated Local Receipts
Susan Gagner - 6 Year State Assessment History
Susan Gagner - 6 Year Budget Breakdown
Susan Gagner - 6 Year Fixed Cost History
Susan Gagner - School Budget Chapter 70 History
Susan Gagner - Net School Spending - Page 1
Susan Gagner - Net School Spending - Page 2
The files uploaded and available now are from the presentation by Susan Gagner, Franklin Town Comptroller. I will be adding the remaining files as time allows.
I want to share the recording of the presentation and discussion from this workshop and will be releasing sections of the workshop as time permits.
Note: as is was checking the files to ensure that you would be able to view them without a Google Account, I did see an error - "Sorry we are unable to retrieve the document for viewing. Please try again later." I was able to refresh and view the document on the second try.
The files can be found here
Susan Gagner - Overview Page 1
Susan Gagner - Overview Page 2
Susan Gagner - 6 Year Operating Revenue Summary
Susan Gagner - 6 Year State Aid History
Susan Gagner - 6 Year Estimated Local Receipts
Susan Gagner - 6 Year State Assessment History
Susan Gagner - 6 Year Budget Breakdown
Susan Gagner - 6 Year Fixed Cost History
Susan Gagner - School Budget Chapter 70 History
Susan Gagner - Net School Spending - Page 1
Susan Gagner - Net School Spending - Page 2
The files uploaded and available now are from the presentation by Susan Gagner, Franklin Town Comptroller. I will be adding the remaining files as time allows.
I want to share the recording of the presentation and discussion from this workshop and will be releasing sections of the workshop as time permits.
Note: as is was checking the files to ensure that you would be able to view them without a Google Account, I did see an error - "Sorry we are unable to retrieve the document for viewing. Please try again later." I was able to refresh and view the document on the second try.
Gov Patrick's budget for FY 2011
Gov Patrick released his budget on time. The budget home page can be found here:
The full process steps starting with the release of the Governor's budget can be found here
There is a budget guide to read about how to find out what you want to know. The guide can be found here
The home page for the FY 2011 budget can be found here
Respectfully, this is a whole lot of good information.
What does it mean for Franklin?
The key dollars for the Franklin budget comes in the Local Aid section
The totals for FY 2011 proposed by Governor Patrick are:
This totals to $30,548, 750 which is $852,318 less than the $31,401,068 Franklin received for FY 2010.
What does this mean? Too earlier to tell. This is only the first step in the long State budget process. It is not good that we are starting with less than last year. I don't think it likely that either the House or Senate will increase what the Governor has already proposed, but that is my two cents.
What comes next?
Stay tuned in to the budget discussions.
Franklin has a similar process. Each department prepares their budget. It is reviewed by the Town Administrator and presented to the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee hold public hearings to review, adjust and recommend a budget to the Town Council. The Town Council holds budget hearing to solicit input from any interested Franklin residents before voting on a budget. Franklin also needs to pass a budget to begin operations on the new fiscal year July 1.
The full process steps starting with the release of the Governor's budget can be found here
There is a budget guide to read about how to find out what you want to know. The guide can be found here
The home page for the FY 2011 budget can be found here
Respectfully, this is a whole lot of good information.
What does it mean for Franklin?
The key dollars for the Franklin budget comes in the Local Aid section
The totals for FY 2011 proposed by Governor Patrick are:
| Municipality | Chapter 70 | Unrestricted General Government Aid |
|---|
| FRANKLIN | $28,371,695 | $2,177,055 |
|---|
This totals to $30,548, 750 which is $852,318 less than the $31,401,068 Franklin received for FY 2010.
What does this mean? Too earlier to tell. This is only the first step in the long State budget process. It is not good that we are starting with less than last year. I don't think it likely that either the House or Senate will increase what the Governor has already proposed, but that is my two cents.
What comes next?
- The House Ways and Means Committee reviews the Governor's budget and then develops its own recommendation.
- Individual representatives submit budget amendments which are then debated on the House floor. Once debated, amended and voted on by the full House, it becomes the final House budget bill and moves to the Senate.
- The Senate Ways & Means Committee reviews both the Governor's and House budgets and develops its own recommendation.
- Individual representatives submit budget amendments which are then debated on the Senate floor. Once debated, amended and voted on, it becomes the final Senate's budget bill.
- State Finance law requires the Governor to submit budget revisions to his proposed budget if revenue forecasts predict a shortfall after the original submission.
- House and Senate leadership assign members to a "conference committee" to negotiate the differences between the House and Senate bills. The conference committee report can only be approved or rejected - no additional amendments can be made.
- Once approved by both chambers of the Legislature, the Governor has ten days to review it. The Governor may approve or veto the entire budget, or may veto or reduce particular line items or sections, but may not add anything.
- The House and Senate may vote to override the Governor's vetoes. Overrides require a two-thirds roll-call vote in each chamber.
- The final budget is also known as the General Appropriations Act (GAA) or "Chapter xxx of the Acts of 2010."
Stay tuned in to the budget discussions.
Franklin has a similar process. Each department prepares their budget. It is reviewed by the Town Administrator and presented to the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee hold public hearings to review, adjust and recommend a budget to the Town Council. The Town Council holds budget hearing to solicit input from any interested Franklin residents before voting on a budget. Franklin also needs to pass a budget to begin operations on the new fiscal year July 1.
Democratic Party donation
Michael Walker Jones (center), Chairman of the Franklin Democratic Party, presented a check for $200 to a teacher (left) representing the Franklin High School Democrat's Club. School Committee Chair, Jeff Roy (right) observed.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Now at your service
Let's face it, you are busy. Time is short.
You may not have time to read all that is posted here.
Yes, there is a whole lot happening and I do post quite a bit.
But you'd still like to keep up with what matters in Franklin.
Now you have two new options.
1 - Franklin Matters Weekly
Once a week, I'll post the summary of what has happened the prior week with a brief look at the week ahead. You can subscribe to this new site via email or RSS Feed or iTunes
Franklin Matters Weekly can be found here:
http://franklinmattersweekly.blogspot.com/
2 - Facebook Fan page
Along with this move to the weekly version, I will eventually disable the Facebook group. But no worry, there already is a new fan page - "I believe Franklin, MA Matters" to join or become a "fan" of.
You can search on Facebook for Franklin Matters, follow this link or visit the new Franklin Matters Weekly and find the Facebook widget to take to you the new Facebook page.
What won't change?
The attention to detail in posting here from the Town Council, School Committee, Finance Committee and other important town events will continue.
If you want all the details on all that matters, stay here. You'll still get notification that the weekly summary is ready. You won't miss anything.
But for those who want the shorty and skinny version, Franklin Matters Weekly is now available just for that purpose.
As I close this posting, let me remind you that
You may not have time to read all that is posted here.
Yes, there is a whole lot happening and I do post quite a bit.
But you'd still like to keep up with what matters in Franklin.
Now you have two new options.
1 - Franklin Matters Weekly
Once a week, I'll post the summary of what has happened the prior week with a brief look at the week ahead. You can subscribe to this new site via email or RSS Feed or iTunes
Franklin Matters Weekly can be found here:
http://franklinmattersweekly.blogspot.com/
2 - Facebook Fan page
Along with this move to the weekly version, I will eventually disable the Facebook group. But no worry, there already is a new fan page - "I believe Franklin, MA Matters" to join or become a "fan" of.
You can search on Facebook for Franklin Matters, follow this link or visit the new Franklin Matters Weekly and find the Facebook widget to take to you the new Facebook page.
What won't change?
The attention to detail in posting here from the Town Council, School Committee, Finance Committee and other important town events will continue.
If you want all the details on all that matters, stay here. You'll still get notification that the weekly summary is ready. You won't miss anything.
But for those who want the shorty and skinny version, Franklin Matters Weekly is now available just for that purpose.
As I close this posting, let me remind you that
- If you like what I am doing, please tell your neighbors
- If you don’t like something, please tell me
Winter Street
This street is well named for the conditions as I was walking home Thursday evening.
It was a pleasant walk. Everything around was sugar coated and white again!
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