For the fourth consecutive year, the City of Menifee’s Finance Department has been honored with the prestigious Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).
The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award was received for Menifee’s Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 Biennial Budget with special recognition in two areas: Performance Measure and Capital Program.
The report was judged by an impartial panel to meet the program’s high standards, which include how well an entity’s budget serves as a policy document, financial plan, operations guide, and communications device. Special recognition is also given to any category that earns the highest score from every judge. The GFOA also notes that award recipients have pioneered efforts that improve the quality of budgeting and are examples for other government agencies to utilize.
“Ensuring the highest standard of financial reporting and transparency continue to be one of the city’s top priorities,” Chief Financial Officer Travis Hickey said “Our finance team remains dedicated to advancing financial stewardship here in Menifee and maintaining national leadership in reporting excellence.”
Established in 1906, the GFOA represents public finance professionals across North America. With more than 20,000 members, including federal, state/provincial, and local finance officials, the organization plays essential roles in planning, funding, and executing various governmental activities in their respective areas. Its primary objective is to promote the highest quality standards in public finance.
