Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com
Middletown Township officials are celebrating after winning the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association.
The award was for the 2020 budget and marks the second consecutive year the municipality has won.
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“This award represents a significant achievement reflective of a commitment by the township to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. Out of nearly 3,000 municipalities and governmental authorities in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the township is one of 12 governmental bodies and 7 townships in Pennsylvania to earn this achievement in 2020,” according to a statement from the township.
Officials said Middletown Township “had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. These guidelines are designed to assess the Township’s ability for its budget to serve as a policy, financial planning, operations, and communications device. The Township’s budget features financial analysis and contextual information, making it clear to staff and the community at large how funds are being earned and disbursed, and why.”
“Middletown Township takes great pride in its financial management and transparency with the community,” said Board of Supervisors Chairperson Mike Ksiazek. “We prepare our budget so staff, the supervisors, and the public are better informed and can make better decisions.”
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The township has previously won the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program 16 times in the past.
The township Board of Supervisors are slated to vote on the proposed 2021 budget this month.
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