Author of the article: Ronald Zajac Publishing date: Mar 17, 2021 • 4 days ago • 3 minute read • Article content Brockville ended last year with a deficit of $394,339, as shortfalls from outside boards and agencies outpaced city hall’s internal operating surplus. City council’s finance and administration committee on Tuesday received the final 2020 variance report, a snapshot of the difference between budgeted and actual spending as of Dec. 31. The official audited report is expected later in the year. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. City ended year $394,000 in the red Back to video The report shows city departments posted an operating surplus of approximately $140,951, as mitigation measures put in place early in the COVID-19 pandemic offset a dramatic drop in revenue.