For the first time, Carson has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation award from the Government Finance Officers Association.

“This milestone reflects our steadfast commitment to transparency, fiscal integrity and responsible stewardship,” Carson Finance Director William Jefferson said in a written statement. “Our budget now stands as a testament to the high standard of service we provide to our community.”

To qualify for this award, the city had to excel in its budget presentations and the way it provides information to the public. This includes a comprehensive policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide and a communications device.

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“This prestigious honor reflects the unwavering commitment of the City Council, executive team and staff to excellence in municipal budgeting,” the city said in a Wednesday news release. “This recognition highlights Carson’s ongoing efforts to ensure its internal processes are not just functional, but award-winning. While the program includes over 1,900 participants across North America, this marks the first time since the city’s inception that Carson has earned this national accolade.”

The city has an “open finance portal” where members of the public can navigate through the city’s financial data. It provides information on revenues collected and how they are used, including information on expenditures, revenue sources and payroll records. The site is updated at the end of each business week and includes prior years’ data for comparison. The open finance portal can be found at carsonca-of.finance.socrata.com/#!/dashboard.

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“I am thrilled that for the first time in Carson’s history, we have received the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award,” Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes said in a written statement. “The ‘Jewel of the South Bay’ shines because of our residents, and this achievement is a direct result of our dedication to working on their behalf.”