These guidelines are designed to provide the lowest possible tax increase.

For several years, the City’s rigorous budgetary process has focused on containing costs and implementing best practices, with the goal of demonstrating leadership in financial management. This year’s Budget guidelines continue to build on those core values, prudent processes and successful business practices. Vaughan has always taken the management and stewardship of public funds very seriously and due to the current economic environment the City’s approach to the annual operating budget will have an even greater focus on financial constraint and tightening the budget. This will be accomplished through the following actions:

1. Freeze most account budgets at 2009 levels Read more >

2. Reduce selected budgets below 2009 levels Read more >

3. Vacancy evaluation prior to recruitment Read more >

4. Voluntary time off without pay Read more >

5. Zero impact adjustments Read more >

6. Strict process to evaluate funding requests Read more >

7. Thorough multi-layered review process Read more >

8. Explore opportunities through service reviews & continuous improvement Read more >

9. Reinforce strategic priorities through business planning and measures Read more >

10. Increase revenue through user fee reviews Read more >

11. Early and continuous public participation Read more >

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