HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - April 17, 2002 D-03dCITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Presentation of Government Finance Officers Association Certificate
of Recognition for Budget Presentation
MEETING DATE: April 17, 2002
PREPARED BY: City Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Presentation of Government Finance Officers Association Certificate
of Recognition for Budget Presentation.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City of Lodi has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation
Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the
United States and Canada (GFOA).
The award represents a significant achievement by the entity. It reflects the commitment of the governing
body and staff to meeting the highest principles of govemment budgeting. In order to receive the budget
award, the entity had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. These
guidelines are designed to assess how well an entity's budget serves as:
■ a policy document
■ a financial plan
■ an operations guide
■ a communication device
Budget documents must be rated "proficient" in all four categories to receive the award.
When a Distinguished Budget Presentation award is granted to an entity, a Certificate of Recognition for
Budget Presentation is also presented to the individuals designated as being primarily responsible for its
having achieved the award. This Certificate of Recognition is being presented to:
Janet Keeter, Deputy City Manager
Vicky McAthie, Finance Director/Treasurer
bY. Dixon FI nn, City Ma ager
APPROVED:
H. Dixon Flynn — City anager