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Traditional Finances
The Traditional Finances page contains information required by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts to qualify for the Comptroller's Transparency Stars program. The City of Seguin has provided additional financial information that is not required by the Comptroller's program. This information will provide a broader understanding of the City's finances.
Traditional financial information contained on this page includes links to budgetary reports and audited financial reports, as well as information on the City's investments, financial policies, debt obligations, hotel occupancy tax disbursements, and quarterly financial reports.
Most Recent Financial Information
The following information is taken from the City of Seguin's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Year Ended September 30, 2022 pages 23 and 27.
Governmental funds account for most of the City's basic services, such as public safety, public works, parks and recreation, library, main street and general administration. The cost of these services is primarily funded through property tax, sales tax and fees for services. Proprietary funds account for the City's utility services including electric, water and wastewater. Proprietary funds also include health and workers' compensation insurance through internal service funds.
Governmental and proprietary funds report ongoing operations as revenue and expenditures. Non-operating revenue and expenses include, but is not limited to, interest income, gain or loss on sale of assets, interest charges and bond issue costs. Other financing sources and uses include, but is not limited to, intrafund transfers and issuance of debt.
Historical Information
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Budget Information
See an archive of current and recent budget information. The City of Seguin’s annual budget is prepared by the Finance Department, City Manager and Assistant City Manager with the assistance of directors from all departments.
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Financial Policy (PDF)
View and download our financial policy.
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Financial Reports
The City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports for the latest five years are provided to view or download.
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Hotel Occupancy Tax Reports to the State
See details of the revenue and disbursements of Hotel Occupancy Tax beginning in the fiscal year 2017.
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Interactive Disbursements Database
View an archive of check registers for each fiscal year. The reports are in excel format by fiscal year. Each month is provided on a separate tab.
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Investment Reports
The Public Funds Investment Act as well as the City of Seguin’s Investment Policy requires investment reports to be presented to City Council at least on a quarterly basis.
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Local Government Debt Reporting
In 2015, the 84th Legislature passed HB1378 in order to increase local government debt transparency across the state. Beginning January 2016, political subdivisions, including cities, must annually compile certain debt obligation data from the preceding fiscal year.
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Quarterly Reports
Reports are presented to City Council on a quarterly basis.
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5 Year Capital Improvement Plan & Financial Forecast