Decatur, Illini and Marrowbone Twp top the list in Greater Decatur with the highest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.
State law requires local governments to self-report financial records each year, including revenue, spending and debt. Spending per capita is calculated to compare budget habits across park districts.
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About a third of park districts in Illinois have not reported 2017 financials to the state. The rankings include only those park districts with data.
Top-spending Greater Decatur park districts
Rank
Park District
County
Population
Total Spending
Spending Per Capita
1
Decatur
Macon
72,706
$23,696,006
$326
2
Illini
Macon
1,366
$53,069
$39
3
Marrowbone Twp
Moultrie
1,703
$55,695
$33
4
Blue Mound
Macon
1,137
$36,492
$32
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