​BRAMPTON, ON (August 29, 2022) – The City of Brampton has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for the seventh consecutive year.

This award represents a significant achievement for the City of Brampton, reflecting commitment to meeting the highest principles of government budgeting. To receive the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, the City of Brampton had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for an effective budget presentation including:
• A policy document;
• A financial plan;
• An operations guide; and
• A communications device.

Budget documents must be rated proficient in all four categories and in 14 mandatory criteria to receive the award. The 2022 Budget includes a one per cent levy to support health care expansion, maintains programs and services, makes record contributions to infrastructure, and supports business growth.

There are more than 1,700 participants in the GFOA’s Budget Awards Program. The GFOA advances excellence in government finance by providing best practices, professional development, resources and practical research for more than 21,000 members.

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“Winning the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association for our 2022 Budget is an impressive accomplishment that reflects our efforts to meet the highest principles of government budgeting. That the City has received this award for seven consecutive years recognizes our dedicated commitment to financial transparency and good governance for Brampton residents and businesses.”
- Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton, Chair of Budget Committee

“The Budget process is a collaboration between Council, staff, residents and our business community to help shape the future of Brampton. We are proud to be recognized with this distinguished award for the seventh consecutive year”
- Paul Vicente, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 and 5, and Vice Chair, Budget Committee, City of Brampton

“As a Well-Run City, Brampton City Council and staff strive for excellence to deliver the best for our community. We are honoured to receive this prestigious award in government budgeting, and look forward to developing another high-quality, open and accessible Budget proposal this year for Brampton residents and businesses.”
- Paul Morrison, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, City of Brampton


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