During their meeting on Monday, Oct. 27, Roswell City Council unanimously approved and adopted the City’s Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026) Budget, continuing the City’s tradition of responsible financial stewardship and investment in community priorities. The FY2026 Budget is balanced at $229.9 million (all funds) and aligns with Roswell’s transition to a calendar-year fiscal cycle, providing greater transparency and efficiency in budget planning.
The FY2026 Budget follows Roswell’s recent independent audit, which confirmed the City’s strong financial standing and disciplined management. Independent auditors CKH CPA & Consulting issued a clean report with no material weaknesses.
“Roswell’s FY2026 Budget reflects the City’s continued commitment to financial excellence and responsible governance,” said Mayor Kurt Wilson. “We’re investing strategically in our infrastructure, our people, and our future—ensuring that every dollar is spent wisely and with the community’s best interests at heart.”
FY2026 Budget Overview
The $229.9 million FY2026 Budget represents the City of Roswell’s continued commitment to providing the highest level of service in a fiscally responsible manner. Roswell continues to meet its policy goal of maintaining reserves equal to at least 25% of annual operating expenses, ensuring long-term fiscal stability and readiness for unforeseen events.
Highlights of the FY2026 Budget include:
- $51.5 million (47 percent of the General Fund) dedicated to public safety—supporting police, fire, and emergency operations.
- $21.5 million in capital investment for transportation, facilities, recreation, and public safety improvements.
- $23.5 million for Recreation and Parks operations, maintenance, and community programming.
- Funding year four of the five-year plan to convert to a full-time Fire Department and add 30 firefighters.
- A balanced budget with revenues meeting planned expenditures and maintaining strong reserves.
The FY2026 Budget advances Mayor and Council’s Strategic Imperatives, including Best in Class Safety, Service Excellence, Operational Efficiency, and Long-Term Planning. It funds continued implementation of the City’s bond program, facility improvements, and performance-driven budgeting through the Roswell Results framework.
Residents can view the full FY2026 Budget and presentations at RoswellGov.com/Budget.
