The Council Office of Financial Analysis (COFA) has released its inaugural Mid‑Year Report in compliance with a new municipal requirement effective in 2025. This expanded report provides City Council with data-driven insights ahead of the annual budget process. In addition to the  budget options report, it now includes a review of the City’s participation in minority‑ and women‑owned business enterprise programs, an overview of recent trends in municipal finance, and an examination of vacant positions and overtime expenditures from the prior fiscal year.