Union Schools Awarded for Budget Presentation

The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) has recognized Union Public Schools for excellence in budget presentation with the Pathway to the Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) for the 2019–2020 budget year. This is the 27th year in a row that Union has won this honor.
“I am very pleased to announce Union Public School has been awarded the ASBO International Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting. It is the highest recognition for a school district offered by ASBO, recognizing significant achievement in school system financial reporting,” said Dr. Trish Williams, Union’s Chief Financial Officer, who credits the team of administrators and staff working in the Finance Division for making the honor possible.
ASBO International’s COE recognizes districts that have met the program’s high standards for financial reporting and accountability. The school district earned the Certificate of Excellence for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended 2019.
ASBO International’s MBA and Pathway to the MBA promote and recognize best budget presentation practices in school districts. Participants submit their applications and budget documents to a panel of school financial professionals who review the materials for compliance with the MBA Criteria Checklist and other requirements and provide expert feedback that districts can use to improve their budget documents.
Districts that successfully demonstrate they have met the necessary program requirements may earn either the MBA or Pathway to the MBA, an introductory program that allows districts to ease into full MBA compliance.
“Districts that apply to the MBA or Pathway to the MBA programs recognize the importance of presenting a quality, easy-to-understand budget internally and to the community,” ASBO International Executive Director David J. Lewis explains. “Participating in the MBA and Pathway programs provides districts with important tools and resources they need to communicate the district’s goals and objectives clearly and illustrates their commitment to adhering to nationally recognized budget presentation standards.”
The MBA and Pathway to the MBA are sponsored by ASBO International Strategic Partner Voya Financial. Learn more about the program at asbointl.org/MBA.