The Regional Municipality of York continues to garner attention and awards for excellence in financial planning and communication. York Region’s 2018 budget document has received the 2018 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association, the highest recognition in governmental budgeting. It is the only widely recognized award program in governmental budgeting in North America and 2018 marks the 14th consecutive win for York Region.

York Region is committed to equity, fairness and transparency across every line of business, including how the annual budget is communicated to our residents. Late last year, York Region received an “A” in the C.D. Howe Institute report,  Show Us the Numbers: Grading the Financial Reports of Canada’s Municipalities, measuring the clarity and completeness of financial information presented to the public. This grade was the highest achieved by any municipality in Ontario.