District 214 receives budget award for excellence

Posted March 17, 2016 11:00 pm

Submitted by District 214

The Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International recently awarded High School District 214 the Meritorious Budget Award for excellence in budget presentation.

The Meritorious Budget Awards program promotes and recognizes excellence in school budget presentation and enhances school business officials' skills in developing, analyzing and presenting a school system budget. After a rigorous review by professional auditors, the award is conferred only on school districts that have met or exceeded the program's stringent criteria.

District 214 was recognized for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending 2015. The district has applied for and won the Certificate of Excellence for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report since fiscal year 2009. The Certificate of Excellence validates the district's work in effectively and prudently managing public funds.

ASBO International, founded in 1910, is a professional organization of 5,000 members that provides programs and services to promote the highest standards of school business management practices, professional growth, and the effective use of education resources. For more information about the Meritorious Budget award, visit ASBO's website at asbointl.org/MBA.

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