The document is the City of McAllen’s officially adopted annual budget for the fiscal year that runs from October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. It combines the City’s budget with that of the McAllen Public Utility Board and contains a message from leadership, an executive summary, a detailed breakdown of revenues, expenditures, debt service, capital projects, and all of the city’s major funds (general, special‑revenue, enterprise and internal service funds). The budget shows how the city plans to collect and spend money for public safety, streets, health, recreation, utilities, and other services during that year.
| Fiscal year covered | October 1, 2018 – September 30, 2019 |
| Number of City Commissioners | 6 |
| Number of Public Utility Board trustees (including mayor ex‑officio) | 5 |