(Seguin) – The city of Seguin is being recognized nationally for its fiscal responsibility. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has announced that the City of Seguin has received GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its FY 2026 annual budget.
The city’s finance department is led by Finance Director Susan Caddell,
City officials say the award represents a significant achievement by the entity. They say it reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meet the highest principles of governmental budgeting.
In order to receive the budget award, the entity had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. These guidelines are designed to assess how well an entity’s budget serves as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide, and as a communications device.
Budget documents must be rated “proficient” in all four categories and in the 14 mandatory criteria within those categories to receive the award.
City officials say there are over 1,900 participants in the Budget Awards Program. The most recent Budget Award recipients, along with their corresponding budget documents, are posted quarterly on GFOA’s website.
It is noted that award recipients “have pioneered efforts to improve the quality of budgeting and provide an excellent example for other governments throughout North America.”
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) is recognized for advancing excellence in government finance by providing best practices, professional development, resources, and practical research for more than 25,000 members and the communities they serve.