Awards for excellence recognize innovative programs.

• Position: News & Numbers

The GFOA announced the winners of its 2012 Awards for Excellence in Government Finance at the GFOA's annual conference in Chicago, Illinois in June 2012. The GFOA's most prestigious awards recognize contributions to the practice of government finance that exemplify innovation and outstanding financial management.

Anoka County, Minnesota: Video Brings the Budgeting Process to Life for Citizens

Category: Budgeting and Financial Planning

The nuances of the budget can be difficult for citizens for understand, but Anoka County's exceptional video was the perfect way to reach the public.

City of Austin, Texas: State-of-the-Art Transparency through Austin Finance Online

Category: eGovernment and Technology

Austin Finance Online is a portal that uses an extremely intuitive interface to provide simplified access to city information.

Village of Bensenville, Illinois: Sharing Tools and Resources Leads to Better Service

Category: eGovernment and Technology

The village's dashboard cuts through the bureaucracy that often keeps information in silos, giving its private business partners access to the same information that village staff has, resulting in better service and one-stop service for the citizens.

Harris County, Texas: A Unique Approach: Enhancing and Streamlining Reporting and Analysis in Harris County

Category: eGovernment and Technology

The Harris County Auditor's Office has come up with a faster, simpler way to produce its comprehensive annual financial report while publishing the underlying financial information more quickly.

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina: Engaging Stakeholders through Accountable Strategic Management

Category: Management and Service Delivery

This comprehensive dashboard provides unsurpassed levels of financial, performance...