Our city has just received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). This award is considered the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting, a huge accomplishment for Casa Grande. Congratulations to everyone who worked so hard to achieve this milestone!
The award represents a significant achievement by the City of Casa Grande. It reflects the governing body's and staff's commitment to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. To receive the budget award, the City of Casa Grande had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. These guidelines are designed to assess how well the budget serves as:
- a policy document
- a financial plan
- an operations guide
- a communications device