COLORADO SPRINGS – The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) is proud to recognize Harrison School District Two for excellence in budget presentation with the Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) for the 2019–2020 budget year. 

ASBO International’s MBA and Pathway to the MBA promote and recognize best budget presentation practices in school districts. Participants submit their applications and 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.

The Review Team is pleased to present the Meritorious Budget Award to Harrison School District Two. The district’s budget document contains excellent spreadsheets, charts and graphs to help the reader fully grasp the data presented. The document provides excellent information to allow the layperson to understand the District’s budgeting process. The budget includes detailed information about various funds, revenue sources, and expenditure categories. This award recognizes the District’s hard work and commitment to fiscal transparency. The District is to be congratulated for their budget submission to the Meritorious Budget Award.

“Districts that apply to the MBA or Pathway to the MBA programs recognize the importance of presenting a quality, easy-to-understand budget internally and to the community,” ASBO International Executive Director David J. Lewis explains. “Participating in the MBA and Pathway programs provides districts with important tools and resources they need to communicate the district’s goals and objectives clearly and illustrates their commitment to adhering to nationally recognized budget presentation standards.”