What the city of Offenbach spends money on

Everyone pays taxes, fees and charges. Many people do not know what the city of Offenbach does with this money. It's in the budget plan. It shows what the city spends money on and where the money comes from.

Every year, the city of Offenbach publishes a booklet about its expenditure. This booklet is called the budget brochure.

Even people who find economics and finance difficult can easily understand the brochure. Important technical terms are explained clearly. Pictures help to make the information easier to understand.

The brochure explains what a budget plan is. It explains how the plan is created and how much money the city budgets for the various tasks. This includes, for example, help for children, young people and families. The city also spends a lot of money on school buildings. Some of them are old and need to be renovated. For example, the floors need to be redone or new electricity and gas pipes laid. The city also spends money on culture and sports promotion. The brochure also shows Offenbach's debts and how high they were in previous years. There is also a comparison with other cities.

The printed brochure can be picked up free of charge. It is available in many city offices, in the city information office, in the district offices and in some youth centers.

You can also watch an explanatory video that explains important information about the city's budget step by step. The Internet address is