Smith County Emergency Services District 2 is pleased to announce that SCESD 2
has received the “Distinguished Budget Presentation Award” for fiscal year beginning
October 01, 2024 as presented by the Government Finance Officers Association.
This award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting.
Per GFOA, to receive this award, budget documents must be rated ‘proficient’ in all
four categories (policy document, financial plan, operations guide, communications
device), and in the fourteen mandatory criteria within those categories. There are
more than 1,700 participants in the Budget Awards Program.
SCESD 2 Executive Director Erik Edstrom, Assistant Executive Director Larry
Locke, and Senior Accountant Keith Beam received individual ‘Certificates of
Recognition’ from the GFOA for their significant contributions.
“This recognition underscores the value of our shared commitment to transparency,
financial integrity, and service to our community,” states Executive Director Erik
Edstrom.
