For the first time, Carson has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation award from the Government Finance Officers Association.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis milestone reflects our steadfast commitment to transparency, fiscal integrity and responsible stewardship,\u201d Carson Finance Director William Jefferson said in a written statement. \u201cOur budget now stands as a testament to the high standard of service we provide to our community.\u201d<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
ALSO SEE: Carson public works superintendent honored as \u2018top leader\u2019 in SoCal<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThis prestigious honor reflects the unwavering commitment of the City Council, executive team and staff to excellence in municipal budgeting,\u201d the city said in a Wednesday news release. \u201cThis recognition highlights Carson\u2019s 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\u2019s inception that Carson has earned this national accolade.\u201d<\/p>\n The city has an \u201copen finance portal\u201d where members of the public can navigate through the city\u2019s 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\u2019 data for comparison. The open finance portal can be found at carsonca-of.finance.socrata.com\/#!\/dashboard<\/a>.<\/p>\n