City of Menifee Presented with Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

The City of Menifee proudly announces that its Finance Department has been honored with the prestigious "Distinguished Budget Presentation Award" by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). This marks the fourth consecutive year the finance team has received this honor, showcasing the City's unwavering commitment to meeting the highest principals of financial reporting.

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," said Chief Financial Officer, Travis Hickey. "Our finance team remains dedicated to advancing financial stewardship here in Menifee and maintaining national leadership in reporting excellence."

The GFOA is a highly respected organization that recognizes outstanding financial reporting practices in municipalities throughout the United States and Canada. Established in 1906, the GFOA represents public finance professionals across North America. With over 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. The primary objective of the GFOA is to promote the highest quality standards in public finance.

For more information about Menifee's Finance Department and to see the City's adopted 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 Biennial Budget, please visit www.cityofmenifee.us/Finance.