For the tenth year in a row, the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) has awarded the North Penn School District (NPSD) its Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) for excellence in budget presentation for fiscal year 2024-2025.
This is the tenth consecutive year that NPSD has earned this award, a demonstration of the district’s commitment to fiscal integrity and transparency in the budget process. NPSD is one of only five school districts in Pennsylvania to receive this award, and the only in Montgomery County. There are only 62 school districts in North America who have ever received the Meritorious Budget Award ten times or more.
ASBO International’s MBA and introductory Pathway to the MBA programs promote and recognize excellence in school budget presentation. Program participation enhances school business officials’ skills in developing, analyzing, and presenting a school system budget. Participants submit their 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.
“Presenting a budget that is both accessible and accurate is crucial for school districts to clearly communicate and build trust with their communities,” explains Jim Rowan, CAE, SFO, ASBO International Executive Director. “The Meritorious Budget Award program provides districts with the resources and tools to do just that, and the districts that receive the award are recognized for their commitment to upholding nationally recognized budget presentation standards.”
For more information about the MBA Award, please visit ASBO’s website.