City of Lawrence Finishes Year Under Budget

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 20, 2025

CITY OF LAWRENCE FINISHES 2024 9% UNDER COUNCIL BUDGET                      

LAWRENCE, IN – Mayor Deb Whitfield of the City of Lawrence has released the City’s Budget versus Actual Spending Comparison, highlighting a significant positive balance in the City’s finances. The December 31, 2024, comparison shows that the City retained a healthy $6,201,570 in unspent funds from the previous year’s budget. She noted that the opening balance for 2024 was $68,990,072.56, while the closing balance was $74,995,643.05.

“I am very pleased to share this positive news about Lawrence’s fiscal health with our resident taxpayers,” stated the Mayor. “Closing last year under budget is a significant achievement. As we continue to refine our fiscal management skills, my administration looks forward to delivering positive results for the fiscal year ending in 2025,” she added. 

The Mayor emphasized that the Indiana State Board of Accounts Audit for 2023 highlighted opportunities to enhance internal controls within the Controller’s Office. Whitfield mentioned that her administration has addressed the identified issues, and at her request, the City’s Board of Works has officially adopted a Procurement Policy for federal grants.

 “Sound fiscal policy is the highest priority for our Administration,” Mayor Whitfield concluded.

Media Contact:                                                                                                        

Greg Goodnight 

Chief of Staff

Phone: (317) 542-4466 

Email: ggoodnight@cityoflawrence.org

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About the City of Lawrence, Indiana: 

Located northeast of Indianapolis, the City of Lawrence is Indiana’s 20th largest city and home to approximately 50,000 residents. While its military base was decommissioned in 1996, Lawrence has grown into a vibrant community that blends rich history with modern amenities. Under the leadership of Mayor Deb Whitfield, the city continues to thrive as a welcoming place to live, work, and play. Learn more at cityoflawrence.org.