CITY OF PALM DESERT POPULAR ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT | YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
Governmental funds are a group of funds (sources) that a government entity collects during the year and are used to provide most of the City services. These funds include monies collected through taxes, permits, licenses, fines, fees for services, etc. They are typically used for services that are not restricted by usage. Examples of programs funded through Governmental Funds include police and fire services, libraries, parks, and public works.
Where does money come from?
Taxes like property tax, sales tax, and transient occupancy tax comprise the largest portion of governmental funds. This makes up about 68% of the total revenues in this category. The table below breaks down the different revenues collected by the City in FY2022-23 compared with FY2023-24 and FY2024-25.
Revenue by Sources (in millions)FY 2023FY 2024FY 2025
Property Taxes & Special Assessments$17.5$19.0$19.9
Sales Tax26.425.431.4
Other Taxes46.446.652.5
Other Sources13.030.518.3
Fines, Forfeitures & Fees20.921.822.7
Intergovernmental6.711.48.1
Total$130.9$154.7$152.9
Where does money get spent?
The governmental funds are used for typical City operations split into five categories: General Government, Public Safety, Community Development, Public Works, and Community Activities. Public safety makes up for 31% of the expenses as contracted police and firefighting services continue to develop as the city grows. The table below breaks down the different programs funded by the City in FY2022-23 compared with FY2023-24 and FY2024-25.
Expenditures by Program (in millions)FY 2023FY 2024FY 2025
General Government$24.9$34.7$35.3
Public Safety40.743.545.4
Community Development10.313.19.5
Public Works15.314.112.6
Community Activities17.719.518.4
Capital & Debt8.225.224.6
Total$117.1$150.1$145.8