The Annual Popular Financial Report is designed to provide residents and stakeholders with a concise and accessible summery of the City's financial condition and operations.

Annual Popular Financial Report for the Citizens

Big Lake City: 2024 Financial Highlights and Fiscal Health - Podcast

Let's take a look at how the City has performed over the years. The General Fund Analysis shows how the City has been a responsible steward of your tax dollars, focusing on long-term financial stability and community needs. Please reach out if you have any questions. Please see the link below.

General Fund Analysis

General Fund Analysis Podcast 

How your city plans, funds and maintains parks and trails Podcast

Podcasts are AI generated.

The 2026 Preliminary Levy and Budget information for the City of Big Lake

The City of Big Lake 2026 Levy and Budget Information - Your Wallet, Your City Podcast.

The Public Input Hearing for the 2026 General Fund Budget and Tax Levy will be held on Tuesday November 25, 2025 Council Meeting at 6:00 pm.

2026 City Budget

The Finance Department is responsible for overseeing all accounting functions for the City of Big Lake. In addition it handles:

• Audit
• Budget preparation
• Capital Improvement Plan
• Debt Service Plan
• Fee Schedule
• Insurance
• Investment
• Long Term Planning
• Property tax
• Special assessments
• Special project management
• Technology
• TIF
• Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
• Payroll
• Employee Benefits

Additional Information

If you have any questions or would like more information regarding a specific area covered by the Finance Department, please contact City Hall at 763-251-2974.