For the fiscal year beginning July 1, the City of Las Cruces Financial Services Department has received a significant honor for its fiscal responsibility: the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). According to the City of Las Cruces’ statement, the award is in appreciation of their excellent budget documents, which are stated to adhere to both the GFOA’s best practices on budgeting and the requirements set forth by the National Advisory Council on State and Local Budgeting.
The City of Las Cruces joins an elite group of 1,800 governments that have been recognized for their dedication to transparency. These governments have proven to be excellent at using their budget documents as instruments for public communication, financial planning, policy documentation, and operating guidance. The requirements for receiving such an award include documentation that are not only compliant with standards but also serve as much more than a statement of finances.
The city has strengthened its law enforcement efforts in tandem with financial recognitions. As the city’s recent press reported, the local initiative called ‘Not in Vain’ saw a notable increase in engagement, resulting in 330 arrests and over 1200 citations. With an emphasis on reducing infractions and improving community safety, the program flourishes and demonstrates a zero-tolerance policy for infractions that disturb peace in the community.
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