Worcester’s ‘AA’ IDR and GO bond rating reflect its ‘aaa’ financial resilience assessment, with unrestricted general fund reserves maintained at least 10% of general fund spending. The fiscal 2026 operating budget is $947.9 million, up 6.2% over the prior year’s budget, with property tax revenues accounting for 44% of revenues.
Tue 24 Feb, 2026 – 3:51 PM ET