The City of Bastrop's budget serves as a strategic financial plan for the fiscal year, aligning projected revenues and expenditures with essential services for residents. Guided by established budgetary policies, the City is committed to setting community goals, performance measures, and priorities—transforming taxpayer resources into meaningful government services that meet the needs and aspirations of our citizens.

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) presents a complete set of financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and audited by a firm of licensed certified public accountants following generally accepted auditing standards. This report provides the City Council, management, staff, residents, and other stakeholders with a transparent and detailed overview of the City's financial condition.