The budget document was evaluated by a panel of independent reviewers and recognized for meeting the program’s high standards for governmental budgeting.
Source: City of Las Cruces
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Caption: City of Las Cruces Financial Services Budget team (L-R): Michael Cichuniec, Joe Padilla, Lesley Doyle, Frances Harris and Diana Rincon
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the City of Las Cruces Financial Services Department the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its annual budget document for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.
The budget document was evaluated by a panel of independent reviewers and recognized for meeting the program’s high standards for governmental budgeting. The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting, and its attainment represents a significant achievement by the City and its Financial Services Department.
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The City of Las Cruces has received 28 GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Awards, reflecting its ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability, and excellence in governmental budgeting.
In addition to receiving the award, the City’s budget document earned special recognition for performance measures, a distinction given when all three reviewers award the highest possible score in a particular category.
The award recognizes the City’s commitment to preparing a comprehensive budget document that serves as a policy document, financial plan, operations guide, and communication tool for the community and other stakeholders.
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