Distinguished Budget Presentation Award Program
Awards
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award Program
GFOA established the Distinguished Budget Presentation Awards Program (Budget Awards Program) in 1984 to encourage and assist state and local governments to prepare budget documents of the very highest quality that reflect both the guidelines established by the National Advisory Council on State and Local Budgeting and the GFOA's best practices on budgeting and then to recognize individual governments that succeed in achieving that goal. Approximately 1,900 governments, including states, cities, counties, special districts, school districts, and more have been recognized for transparency in budgeting. To earn recognition, budget documents must meet program criteria and excel as a policy document, financial plan, operations guide, and communication tool.
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Program Information
Explanation of Criteria
Criteria Location Guide
Additional Resources for Submitters
Full List of Award Winners
GFOA congratulates all budget award winners for preparing high-quality budget documents that meet program criteria and striving to improve budget transparency in their community. Each year, over 1,700 governments receive the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. All award winning submissions are available for download on GFOA's website.
Volunteer to Be a Budget Reviewer
GFOA's Budget Award Program relies on practitioner volunteers to help evaluate submitted documents.
Budgeting and Forecasting
Budgeting Best Practices
GFOA's Committee on Governmental Budgeting works to develop and communicate GFOA's best practice statements on budgeting. All best practices are available on GFOA's website and provide guidance on all areas of budgeting. The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award works to encourage governments to adopt these practices.
