LaSalle Earns Distinguished Budget Award for 10th Year

For the tenth consecutive year, the Town of LaSalle has been honoured with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, presented by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The award acknowledges the Town’s 2025 budget document.

“This continued recognition is a reflection of the hard work, attention to detail, and collaboration that go into producing a high-quality budget document year after year. Kudos to our Finance Department for leading the charge, and to all departments for their contributions,” said Mayor Crystal Meloche.

LaSalle met internationally recognized guidelines for budget presentation, which are designed to evaluate how well the budget serves as a policy document, an operations guide, a financial plan, and a communications tool. To earn the award, budget documents must be rated “proficient” in all four categories and in 14 mandatory criteria within those categories.

“Congratulations, Team LaSalle. This award is a significant achievement. Each department is responsible for providing information and budget recommendations that align with the Town’s Strategic Plan,” said Joe Milicia, CAO. “What many might not realize is that the submission process comes with a rigorous review and evaluation, which over the years has yielded a high caliber document. We continue to evolve the budget, making it a more prominent foundational document for our municipality while also increasing the value and understandability to our community.”

Award recipients are acknowledged by GFOA for enhancing the quality of budgeting. There are over 1,600 participants in the Budget Awards program across Canada and the United States.