The El Paso has released its 2025 Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), providing residents with a clear and accessible look at how the city manages public funds and supports essential services throughout the community.
The report, prepared by the City of El Paso Office of the Comptroller, is designed to translate complex financial information into a format that is easier for the public to understand. The PAFR summarizes the city’s financial performance for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, highlighting how taxpayer dollars are allocated and how resources are used to support services and infrastructure across the city.
City officials emphasize that the report is part of an ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability in local government. By presenting financial data in a more user-friendly format, the city aims to help residents better understand how their government operates and invests in the community.
Award-Winning Financial Reporting
The Office of the Comptroller recently received recognition from the Government Finance Officers Association for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting, highlighting the city’s efforts to make financial information more accessible to the public.
The award recognizes governments that produce high-quality reports that clearly communicate financial information and demonstrate a strong commitment to transparency.
What Residents Can Learn from the Report
The PAFR includes key insights such as:
- A simplified overview of the city’s financial position
- Revenue sources and how funds are allocated
- Major investments in infrastructure and public services
- Highlights of projects and programs benefiting residents
Residents interested in learning more about how El Paso manages its finances can view the full report online through the City’s Comptroller’s Office.


