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ORANGE CGUNTY BGARD OF CGMMISSIGNERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: April 5, 2011 Action Agenda Item No. ~' SUBJECT: Distin wished Bud et Presentation Award DEPARTMENT: Financial Services PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): Attachment 1. GFGAAnnouncement LettertoGrange County Attachment 2. GFGA Press Release INFGRMATIGN CONTACT; Clarence Grier, 919-~45-2453 PURPGSE: To recognize the budget staff of the Grange County Financial Services Department for earning the Government Finance Gfficers' Association ~GFGA} Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the Zo1g-11 fiscal year budget document. BACKGRGUND: GFOA is an internationally recognized organization that offers guidance and support to local and state government budget and finance professionals throughout the United States and Canada. The GFGA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting and represents a significant achievement by the organization. Its attainment represents a major achievement by a governmental entity and its budget team. [n order to receive this award, the County's budget and capital planning documents must meet stringent program criteria as policy documents, operations guides, financial plans, and communications devices. This year marks the nineteenth year that Grange County has received the GFGA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. Eligibility standards and expectations far the award become more stringent and rigorous each year. The County commends the budget staff for its ability to consistently achieve the high standards required to receive this esteemed award. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact related to the recognition of this award, RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board recognize the Financial Services Director and staff on the receipt of the GFOA Distinguished Budget Award and present the GFOA plaque to them.