Lawrenceville earns budgeting award in first year of participation

Lawrenceville has been awarded the “Distinguished Budget Presentation Award” for its budget presentation by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). According to information provided by the city, “Lawrenceville’s published budget document had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation designed to assess its ability to serve as a policy document, financial plan, operations guide and communications device.” The budget document was rated proficient in all four categories, and in the fourteen mandatory criteria within those categories.

“We are proud of our Finance Department and the Citizens Financial Review Committee for attaining this notable achievement,” said Chuck Warbington, City Manager. “To receive this award in the first year of participation speaks volumes about our knowledgeable and well-trained staff and for the accuracy and transparency of our budget process and documentation.”

Lawrenceville has begun planning for the Fiscal Year 2021 budget year which runs from July to June. View the award-winning report: www.lawrencevillega.org, hover over the Government tab. In the drop-down menu, select Financial Services under the Departments listing and go to the FY2020 page.