Chicago Schools End Year with Negative Cash Positions

Financial Performance - Chicago Public Schools rely heavily on property taxes, typically received in two installments around March and August [1] - A computer glitch has delayed the issuance of property tax bills, potentially delaying the receipt of critical cash flow for weeks or even months, possibly until October [2] - The school district faces a $734 million budget deficit for fiscal year 2026 [4] - Tax anticipation notes are used as a short-term borrowing mechanism to bridge the gap until tax revenues are received [4] - The school district's short-term borrowings have been increasing in recent years due to cash flow pressures [4] Budget and Expenditure - The school district is currently in negotiations and has presented a budget proposal for fiscal year 2026, which began on July 1st [3][4] - The school board is expected to vote on the budget on August 28th [4] - The school district may need to cut costs due to the delayed tax revenue [3]