SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro’s Department of Finance and Budget was once again presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The award was established in 1984 to encourage and assist state and local governments in preparing high quality budget documents that reflect the guidelines established by the National Advisory Council on State and Local Budgeting and the GFOA’s best practices on budgeting.
“Summit County continues to be a good steward of public dollars through quality budgeting,” said Executive Shapiro, “It is a testament to the consistent hard work of our Department of Finance and Budget leadership and staff.”
The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association of over 19,000 members that assesses budgets based on their proficiency as a policy document, financial plan, operations guide, and communications device. Budgets must be graded proficient in all four areas by three reviewers to receive the award.
“The GFOA rigorously examines hundreds of budgets based on 14 criteria,” explained Director Phil Montgomery, “My team has consistently delivered an excellent budget year after year and this award recognizes their hard work.”
Even under unusual and strenuous conditions caused by the pandemic, supply-chain constraints, an influx of federal funding, and an unpredictable economy, Summit County continues to exceed expectations.
“Phil Montgomery has moved seamlessly into his new role as Director of Finance and Budget and his track record of quality budgets continues to grow,” said Chief of Staff Brian Nelsen.
