The City of San Luis Finance Department has earned the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the Fiscal Year 2025, which begins on July 1, 2024, marking the third occasion the city has received such commendation from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada, as reported by the City of San Luis. Scoring proficiently across all required categories and criteria, the city's budget document has been recognized for its function as a comprehensive policy statement, financial plan, operations guide, and communications tool.
According to the city's announcement on its official website, this award is not just a feather in the cap for the finance department, but it also echoes the dedication and hard work of the governing body and staff towards upholding the highest standards of governmental budgeting, the guidelines for the accolade, designed by GFOA, aim to ensure that the entity's budget serves its intended purposes effectively, the City of San Luis's Annual Budget Book Presentation has successfully met and passed the rigorous test on this front.
Finance Director Roula Encinas expressed pride in receiving the award, stating, "This award represents a significant achievement for our department," as stated by the city's press release. Encinas also emphasized the collective efforts of the finance team and asserted that the accolade underlines the city's commitment to transparency and prudent fiscal management.
