The City of Whitewater has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its biennial budget beginning January 1, 2026.

This prestigious award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting and reflects the City’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and sound financial planning. According to GFOA, the award recognizes entities that meet the highest principles of governmental budgeting and demonstrate excellence in budget preparation and presentation.

To receive the award, the City’s budget document was evaluated on its effectiveness:
policy document
financial plan
operations guide
communications tool

The City of Whitewater’s Finance Department played a key role in achieving this distinction, ensuring the budget met nationally recognized guidelines and rigorous evaluation standards. The award is valid for two years and reflects a significant achievement in public financial management.

The GFOA serves more than 25,000 members across North America and promotes excellence in government finance through best practices, professional development, and research.

For more information about the City of Whitewater’s budget, visit www.whitewater-wi.gov