(From the City of Joplin)A governmental organization’s financial structure and fiscal year management can be complex. To make this information less daunting for its stakeholders, the City of Joplin has produced its second annual “Guide to City Finances,” and copies are available now at City Hall.
The Guide to City Finances, also known as the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), is an easy-to-follow summary of the more expansive Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). While the ACFR includes a significant amount of financial data and advanced terminology, the Guide to City Finances makes it easier to interpret and understand the City’s financial health and overall operations.
“Our goal was to develop a clear, simple report for the citizens of Joplin so they can review the financial status of the City and see how tax dollars are spent,” said City of Joplin Finance Director Leslie Haase, whose team introduced the City’s first-ever Guide just last year, which summarized FY 2024. “We’ve received supportive feedback about the Guide. It was something Joplin needed.”
The 28-page Guide provides an overview of key financial highlights, revenue sources, expenditure breakdowns, and community investments. In this year’s report, which reviews finances for Fiscal Year 2025 (which ran from Nov. 1, 2024 – Nov. 1, 2025), the City also outlines strategic initiatives and fiscal policies that have guided decisions to ensure responsible management of public funds.
“We take pride in the fact that the City continues to operate with transparency, efficiency, and accountability,” said Joplin City Manager Nick Edwards. “The information presented reflects our commitment to responsible fiscal management and to delivering high-quality public services.”
To pick up a copy of the Guide to City Finances, visit Joplin City Hall at 602 S. Main in Joplin. Copies are available in the 3rd floor information kiosk or the Public Information Office on the 2nd floor.
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