Village Trustees
A Message from the
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Village President Andrew Stein
Lester Ottenheimer
David Weidenfeld
Joanne Johnson
Eric Smith
It is with great pleasure that the Village of Buffalo Grove presents the annual “Citizenʼs Guide to Local Financial Activities” for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. I take pride in the ability to deliver the residents of Buffalo Grove with an overview of the Villageʼs progress and financial performance that is both transparent and easily understood. This report is a summary of the financial activities of the Village and is not intended to replace the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The full disclosure financial statements, or ACFR, can be found on the Villageʼs website at www.vbg.org/financialreports. Analysis conducted within this report outlines growth drivers, capital projects and summarized financial and trend data. The presentation of financial information in the report has been derived from audited financial statements and conforms to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and related reporting standards. The Village continues to prioritize financial transparency and open communication with its residents and businesses. I hope the information and data contained in this 2021 guide to local financial activities provides you with a snapshot of the challenges and opportunities the Village of Buffalo Grove is managing today and into the future. Sincerely,
Responsible
Safe
Budget Overview
Buffalo Grove's 2021 budget is designed to provide residents and other interested parties with an easy to navigate format that clearly explains how the Village allocates its resources. Each program strives to make BG more responsible, resilient or safe. Every program consists of major services the Village provides for its residents and the business community. The budget document is therefore organized by areas, programs and major services. The gray boxes on the following pages provide an overview of each area. Each program provides oversight over the services that are provided either directly to the community or indirectly as an internal support function. How resources are allocated within the annual budget provides the reader insight as to what the strategic priorities are and what services are valued by Village stakeholders. The 2021 budget supports 27 programs that deliver 47 services. Each year, the Village determines its level of service, strategic goals and expectations and staffing levels based upon the demand for services, anticipated revenues and progress toward long-term operational and capital development goals. The Village Clerk's office maintains all of the Villageʼs official records, meeting minutes and documents as well as a range of services including business and liquor licensing, voter registration and municipal code updates.
Gregory Pike
Resilient
Janet Sirabian