For the twenty-third consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association has recognized the City of Weston with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the period beginning October 1, 2024.

City Manager Don Decker stated, "It is hard to exceed expectations when you’ve been recognized for excellence 22 years in a row, but a 23rd year certainly warrants celebration.  Congratulations to Bryan, Darrel and everyone who contributes year after year."

The award represents a standard of excellence continually achieved via the commitment of the Budget and Finance Departments to meet the highest principles of governmental budgeting. In order to receive this award, a government entity has to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation.

These guidelines are designed to measure how well the budget serves as:

• a policy document
• a financial plan
• an operations guide
• a communications device.

Budget documents must be rated "proficient" in all four categories, and in the fourteen mandatory criteria within those categories, to receive the award. This award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting, judged by a panel of independent reviewers, and represents a significant achievement. 

This year, the City’s Director of Budget, Bryan Cahen, once again receives this honor.  Among his duties as Budget Director comes sharing his knowledge with the public, including the students in the City's Weston University Program and the City's WestonGOV Academy (both pictured) for adult residents. 

With nearly 12 years of service in Weston, Bryan, a resident of the city, shares his life with his wife Charlene and their two children, both educated in Weston schools. Beyond the office, Bryan finds relaxation in painting, creating art, running, and immersing himself in audio books.

To read more about the City's budget process and review the City Manager's budget for Fiscal Year 2025, click here.