Orange County Government has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its annual budget. This honor is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting, and its attainment represents a significant achievement for the county.
“Orange County has been honored with the GFOA Distinguished Budget Award for many years, but this year marks an especially notable achievement,” said Kirk Vaughn, Orange County Budget Director. “Our team received special recognition for the strength of our performance measures and for the clear connection we demonstrated between strategic goals and planned activities. This distinction is only given when all three professional reviewers award the highest possible rating in targeted evaluation areas, underscoring the exceptional quality and clarity of our budget work.”
“This award reflects the dedication of the Board of County Commissioners and staff to maintaining the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and fiscal stewardship,” said Orange County Manager Travis Myren. “We are honored to receive this national recognition.”
To earn the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, Orange County’s budget had to meet nationally recognized guidelines assessing how effectively the document serves as:
