New Albany Receives Award for 6th Consecutive Year
The City of New Albany has been honored with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)—a national recognition of excellence in public sector budgeting.
This distinguished award underscores the City’s unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and excellence in financial planning. The GFOA’s award is presented to government entities that meet rigorous, nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. These guidelines ensure that the City’s budget functions as:
- a policy document
- a financial plan
- an operations guide
- a communications tool
To earn this award, New Albany’s budget had to be rated “proficient” in all four of these categories, including 14 essential criteria set by the GFOA.
With over 1,700 participants in the Budget Awards Program, this achievement places New Albany among the leading government organizations across North America in the area of financial stewardship and budget communication. The most recent Budget Award recipients, along with their corresponding budget documents, are posted quarterly on GFOA’s website.
“We’re proud to once again be recognized for our efforts to maintain the highest standards in budget development,” said Bethany Staats, City of New Albany Finance Director. “This award reflects the dedication of our Finance Department and City leadership to strong financial management and transparency.”
📄 View the City of New Albany’s 2025 Budget here.
Pictured above: City of New Albany Finance Department members, (Back row left to right) Mike Khoury, Ethan Barnhardt, Jeremy Gray, Candace Cook (Front row left to right) Cindy Powell, Bethany Staats, Morgan Joeright, Megan Thomas
