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Fort Worth releases first-ever Popular Annual Financial Report
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Fort Worth's Financial Management Services Department released the city's first-ever Fiscal Year 2025 Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), providing residents a plain-language summary of the city's financial health.
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MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingFort Worth's first PAFR is a transparency milestone timed to the city's crossing of 1 million residents in 2025. The full report contains the financial figures — fund balances, reserve ratios, debt service — against which Mayor Mattie Parker's claim of "strong financial standing" can be verified.
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LowLow significance — routine or procedural itemFort Worth has produced its first plain-language financial summary for FY2025, designed to help residents understand city finances without specialized knowledge. The report is produced by the Financial Management Services Department.
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Open source →Fort Worth surpassed 1 million residents in 2025 — a reason to celebrate and a significant milestone, but one that carries an incredible responsibility. To help advance smart investments and planning so that Fort Worth is set up for success, the City’s Financial Management Services Department created the first-ever Fiscal Year 2025 Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR).
The report is part of an ongoing Fort Worth effort to achieve its vision: To become the most livable and best-managed city in the country. The PAFR provides residents with a clear, concise and engaging overview of Fort Worth’s financial health. The report demonstrates how thoughtful stewardship of public resources translates into real, tangible momentum and strong financial standing.
The goal was to foster transparency by providing accurate and accessible information in a format that is easy for residents to understand. That goal was achieved with vibrant layouts, storytelling graphics and concise text that clearly stated the City’s financial position.
“We will continue to manage resources responsibly, invest strategically and pursue initiatives that reflect our shared values and mission of working together to build a strong community,” Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker said.
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