We are excited to share that the City of Gilroy has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the national Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its recently adopted Biennial Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 and 2027, for the period beginning July 1, 2025. The budget development process commenced in January 2025 and concluded in June 2025 with the Budget Adoption, the result of months of preparation by the City Council and City staff across all Departments. This is the City's fourth consecutive biennial budget award from the GFOA.
This prestigious award represents the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting and reflects the City’s strong commitment to transparency, accountability, and excellence in financial planning. To earn this distinction, Gilroy’s budget was evaluated by an independent panel and rated “proficient” across four key categories: as a policy document, financial plan, operations guide, and communications device. The GFOA’s recognition also included a Certificate of Recognition for Budget Preparation presented to the City’s Finance Department for its instrumental role in achieving this honor.
This accomplishment represents a collective effort by staff across all departments to maintain high standards in financial management and communication with our community.