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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: June 15, 2021 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 4-b <br /> SUBJECT: Distinguished Budget Presentation Award <br /> DEPARTMENT: Finance and Administrative <br /> Services <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Attachment 1. GFOA Announcement <br /> Letter to Orange County, Gary Donaldson, (919) 245-2453 <br /> GFOA Press Release, Paul Laughton, (919) 245-2152 <br /> and GFOA Award <br /> Criteria <br /> PURPOSE: To recognize the budget staff of the Orange County Finance and Administrative <br /> Services Department for earning the Government Finance Officers' Association (GFOA) <br /> Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 2020-21 fiscal year budget document. <br /> BACKGROUND: GFOA is an internationally recognized organization that offers guidance and <br /> support to local and state government budget and finance professionals throughout the United <br /> States and Canada. The GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award is the highest form <br /> of recognition in governmental budgeting and represents a significant achievement by the <br /> organization. Its attainment represents a major achievement by a governmental entity and its <br /> budget team. In order to receive this award, the County's budget and capital planning documents <br /> must meet stringent program criteria such as policy documents, operations guides, financial plans, <br /> and communications devices. <br /> This year marks the twenty-ninth year that Orange County has received the GFOA Distinguished <br /> Budget Presentation Award. Eligibility standards and expectations for the award become more <br /> stringent and rigorous each year. The County commends the budget staff for their ability to <br /> consistently achieve the high standards required to receive this esteemed award. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact related to the recognition of this award. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: There is no Orange County Social Justice Goal impact associated <br /> with this item. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There are no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal <br /> impacts associated with this item. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board recognize the budget staff <br /> of the Finance and Administrative Services Department for the receipt of the GFOA Distinguished <br /> Budget Award. <br />