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Town Budget

Monday, February 11, 2013

Five Things to Know Today in Herndon

Provide input on the Town of Herndon's 2014 budget, celebrate Valentine's Day with a singing Valentine.

1. The Herndon Town Council is seeking public input on the 2014 budget. The council is inviting the public to speak at this week's public hearing to let them know which programs and services are most important to residents. The public hearing starts at 7 p.m. at the Ingram Council Chambers, 765 Lynn St., in downtown Herndon.  2. This week in Herndon and Northern Virginia area residents can buy their sweetheart a singing Valentine through the Fairfax Jubilaires. From now through Wednesday, singing Valentines are $50 and available from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Northern Virginia and Washington, DC. On Thursday and Friday prices are $70 and a singing Valentine over the phone is $30. Find more information here.  3. The Loudoun and Fairfax County …

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Herndon Receives Award for Budget Process

Government Finance Officers Association awards Herndon with Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.

The Town of Herndon received the Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget process.  According to the GFOA, the award represents a significant achievement by the town and reflects the commitment the town has to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting.  To receive the award, municipalities must satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation, which include:  • a policy document • a financial plan • an operations guide • a communications device Budget documents must be rated "proficient" in all four categories, as well as the 14 mandatory criteria within the categories, to receive the award.  The GFOA presented a Certificate of Recognition for …

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