Budget office spells out large 2025 transfers to cover WRS and Social Security overruns; committee presses for better forecasting Budget staff told the Finance Committee that transfers from the wages supplement fund totaling roughly $4.13 million are needed to cover 2025 overages for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) and Social Security; members asked for improved forecasting and warned the trend could recur.

Milwaukee's Finance Committee is sounding the alarm on over $4 million in budget transfers to cover unexpected costs, raising concerns about future financial forecasting.

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City Council Discusses Future Debt Management and Capital Expenses for City Hall City officials review capital improvements, debt repayment strategies, and potential expenses for City Hall.

Milwaukee's Finance Committee is tackling a $272.1 million debt while planning crucial improvements for City Hall—what's their strategy for a sustainable future?

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City Officials Discuss Economic Equity in Borrowing Decisions Officials explore equity considerations in city borrowing and funding allocations.

Milwaukee's Finance & Personnel Committee is diving deep into how economic equity shapes the city’s 2026 budget—are all neighborhoods getting their fair share?

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Mayor Proposes 3% Tax Increase to Support City Budget and Debt Payments Mayor suggests 3% tax hike and fee increases to improve city fiscal sustainability.

Milwaukee's mayor is proposing a 3% property tax increase and new fees to tackle the city's financial woes—could these changes reshape the city's future?

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Alderman Speicher questions budget approach for county sales tax estimates Alderman Speicher and Moore discuss sales tax revenue estimates for next budget year.

Milwaukee's Finance Committee is taking a cautious yet strategic approach to sales tax revenue estimates, raising crucial questions about fiscal responsibility as they gear up for the next budget year.

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City Department outlines plans to strengthen financial oversight after audit findings City officials accept auditor's recommendations to implement stricter financial tracking measures.

Milwaukee officials are taking a hard look at their financial oversight practices after alarming audit findings revealed potential vulnerabilities in revenue tracking.

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