City Controller’s latest report breaks down expenditures for FY2026 budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 11, 2025
PHILADELPHIA – As the city’s budget process nears its conclusion, City Controller Christy Brady today released the June 2025 Municipal Money Matters that indicates almost 30% of next year’s $6.7 billion budget is allocated for public safety resources.
The $1.9 billion General Fund spending is allocated for the Police, Fire and Prisons departments and other criminal justice functions. Following the public safety expenditures, $1.7 billion is dedicated to city employee benefits, split between contributions to pension retirement benefits and other fringe benefits, primarily health care.
About $650 million is dedicated to general government operations to support administrative functions and internal operations such as Finance, Fleet, and Law, as well as overhead costs such as utilities, leases, and related expenses. These agencies ensure that city services, contracts, payroll, and compliance functions are delivered efficiently and legally.
The remaining budget spending categories include:
| Category | Total Appropriation $ | % of Total Budget |
| Other Operating Expenses smaller departments, independent offices | $595 million | 9% |
| Health & Human Services | $422 million | 6% |
| Debt Services includes bond payments for H.O.M.E. Plan | $404 million | 6% |
| Youth & Education | $347 million | 5% |
| Infrastructure & Transport | $300 million | 4% |
| Culture & Leisure | $184 million | 3% |
| Community Development | $133 million | 2% |
“A budget is not just a numbers game—it’s a reflection of priorities, and how the city turns taxpayer dollars into real results,” said Brady. “Residents deserve to see where their money goes.”
Visit https://controller.phila.gov/ to view the City Controller’s latest report.
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