Gwinnett County’s newest city, Peachtree Corners, has been honored with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the second straight year. The award was presented by the Government Finance Officers Association, a national association focused on government finance policy and management.
The award represents a
significant achievement by the city’s Finance Department and its Finance
Director. It reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff in meeting
the highest principles of governmental budgeting. It is the 6-year-old city’s
second time applying for the award and signifies the city’s commitment to
transparency in its budgeting process.
“The city is dedicated to fiscal responsibility at every level and this award proves our commitment,” said Brian Johnson, City Manager. “The award also illustrates the city’s commitment to communications in the budgeting process.”
To receive the budget
award, the city had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective
budget presentation. These guidelines are designed to assess how well the
city’s budget serves as:
- A policy document
- A financial plan
- An operations
guide
- A communications
device
Budget documents must be
rated “proficient” in all four categories, and in the 14 mandatory criteria
within each of those categories to receive the award.
“This is an important award that validates Peachtree Corners’ commitment to responsible and successful budgeting,” said Brandon Branham, Finance Director. “We strive for excellence in all financial matters and appreciate this national recognition for our ongoing efforts.”
The Government Finance
Officers Association is a non-profit organization serving the needs of more
than 19,000 government finance professionals throughout North America. The
association is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with offices in Washington
D.C.
