DFA Secretary Debbie Romero
DFA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration’s (DFA) Local Government Division (LGD) held its annual Budget Conference this November.
The conference provided budget and finance-related training to local governments, finance staff, and officials, from 33 counties, 106 municipalities, and over 300 special districts throughout the state. It is a yearly testament to the LGD Budget and Finance Bureau’s mission in assisting officials and employees of the local public bodies in New Mexico in maintaining or ensuring budget and fiscal integrity.
A highlight of the conference are the recognition awards given to the state’s local governments. These awards honor those who have demonstrated teamwork, exceptional communication, strong leadership, and who strived for excellence in advancing their entity’s mission and goals to better serve their communities’ needs while meeting statutory budget and finance requirements.
The 2022 Award Winners are:
The LGD Director’s Award:
- Lincoln County
- Village of Reserve
- Upper Rio Grande Watershed District
The LGD Director’s Award recognizes the local governments that have exhibited high-performing standards, outstanding budgets, and financial reporting, setting a standard for their peers.
The Rising Star Award:
- Sandoval County
- City of Artesia
- South Central Regional Transit District
The Rising Star Award recognizes the local governments that have demonstrated progress in budget management standards, improved quality of budgets, and financial reporting. It also recognizes significant strides in overcoming budget and financial challenges.
“Congratulations to all the 2022 local government budget award winners. Your commitment to budget and financial excellence continues to benefit your local communities in countless ways,” DFA Secretary Debbie Romero said.
For more information on the LGD Budget Conference, visit the DFA Budget and Finance Bureau page.
