The Cordova Recreation and Park District finance team recently received the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. Photo courtesy of Cordova Recreation and Park District

RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) – Cordova Recreation and Park District (CRPD) has been honored with the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the most recent qualifying year. This prestigious recognition highlights Cordova Recreation & Park District’s commitment to excellence in government budgeting and transparency.

The award is a testament to the district’s success in producing budget documents that meet the highest standards of quality that reflect both the guidelines established by the National Advisory Council on State and Local Budgeting and the Government Finance Officers Association’s best practices on budgeting.

To earn this recognition, budget documents must meet program criteria and excel as a policy document, financial plan, operations guide and communication tool.

Cordova Recreation and Park District’s Chief Financial Officer Matt Goodell presented the award at the June board meeting.

Members of the Cordova Recreation and Park District Board of Directors and staff pose with award. Photo courtesy of Cordova Recreation and Park District

“I want to proudly announce and present the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for this past qualifying year,” said Goodell. “Approximately 1,800 governments, including states, cities, counties, special districts, school districts and more have been recognized for transparency in budgeting. CRPD is one of three park special districts in California to receive this award.”

This remarkable achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of the Cordova Recreation and Park District team and recognizes the team’s commitment to transparency, accountability and excellence in public service, according to district officials.

The Government Finance Officers Association, founded in 1906, represents public finance officials throughout the United States and Canada. The association's more than 20,000 members are federal, state/provincial and local finance officials deeply involved in planning, financing and implementing thousands of governmental operations in each of their jurisdictions. Government Finance Officers Association’s mission is to advance excellence in public finance.

Learn more about the award and association at https://www.gfoa.org/budget-award.