Warrington Township Wins Budget Award

Warrington Township’s 2019 budget received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The award represents the highest principals in government budgeting. In order for municipalities to receive this award, the GFOA looks at how well a budget serves as:

• A policy document
• A financial plan
• An operational guide
• A communications device

Municipalities receive the award if their budget is rated as “proficient” in all four categories. Karen Palmer, Warrington Township’s Finance Director, was the architect of the township’s winning entry. Last year, under the supervision of former Finance Director Cassandra Williams, Palmer proactively researched and assembled the 2019 budget with an eye for the submission to the GFOA. What makes the award extra special is that it was the first time Warrington Township competed for this award. More than 1000 participating municipalities vie for the award and most do not receive recognition on their first try.

“Karen has worked very hard to achieve this award,” said Township Manager Barry P. Luber. “Her efforts have greatly improved the township’s budget documentation over the last two years and this award reflects that.”

About Warrington Township

Warrington Township is located in central Bucks County, approximately 20 miles north of central Philadelphia. The Township encompasses 13.5 square miles, bordered on the north by New Britain, Warwick, and Doylestown Townships, on the east by Warminster Township, and on the south and west by Montgomery and Horsham Townships.

Warrington Township is an outstanding community in which to live, work, shop, learn, and recreate with many unique opportunities to enhance the quality of life for those who reside, work, or visit. The goal of the township is to responsibly manage community change and protect community character and assets; preserve the natural environment and farmland; improve mobility; provide adequate township services and public facilities efficiently and equitably; and promote the economic and social well-being of the community. The township is committed to protecting the township, improving the quality of life, sustaining its neighborhoods, and serving the health, safety and welfare of its residents and businesses. For more information, visit http://www.warringtontownship....

About the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), founded in 1906, represents public finance officials throughout the United States and Canada. GFOA's mission is to advance excellence in public finance. To meet the many needs of its members, the organization provides best practice guidance, consulting, networking opportunities, publications including books, e-books, and periodicals, recognition programs, research, and training opportunities for those in the profession. To learn more, go to www.gfoa.org.