The following information is based on the FY 2023 proposed budget for the City of Statesboro. The complete 276-page budget can be found on the city’s website. The budget for the City of Statesboro is approximately $87 million when accounting for general fund expenditures, SPLOST, water & sewer accounts, and other restricted funds. A little less than 25% of the total budget is General Fund Operations. EXPENDITURES City Employees The city anticipates employing 343 employees across departments. FY 2023 accounts for 2 new police officer positions – a patrol officer and a detective. There are no other personnel additions in … Continue reading As Statesboro Budget Balloons, City Preps for Tax Increases – Now, Later, or Both