Lincoln, ON – (April 28, 2026) – The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the Town of Lincoln a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the third consecutive year, this time in recognition of its 2026 Budget. This continued achievement highlights the Town’s strong commitment to excellence in governmental budgeting and financial transparency.
To receive this award, Lincoln’s budget documents were evaluated on their ability to serve as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide, and an effective communications tool.
Quotes:
"On behalf of Council, we are proud to be recognized for the third consecutive year by the GFOA for our municipal budget," said Mayor Sandra Easton. "This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to transparency, responsible financial management, and clear communication with our community. Our 2026 Budget continues to reinforce these priorities while supporting the services and infrastructure our residents rely on."
Councillor Adam Russell, Chair of the 2026 Budget Committee, added, "Receiving this award again this year speaks to the strength of our budget process and the collaboration behind it. The 2026 Budget balances the immediate needs of our growing community with long-term planning, ensuring we continue to invest strategically while maintaining financial sustainability."
The Town’s Chief Administrative Officer, Michael Kirkopoulos, stated: "Receiving recognition from the Government Finance Officers Association for a third consecutive year reinforces our commitment to excellence in financial management. The 2026 Budget reflects best practices in municipal budgeting and is grounded in strong accountability, transparent reporting and clear communication with our community. It directly supports Council’s strategic priorities while ensuring residents understand how their dollars are invested and the value delivered. We remain focused on continuous improvement and maintaining the trust placed in us.”
The Town of Lincoln’s 2026 Budget can be viewed at speakuplincoln.ca/2026budget.
The GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award Program can be viewed at gfoa.org/budget-award.
Quick Facts:
- With more than 1,900 participants in the GFOA Budget Awards Program, recipients are recognized for their efforts to improve the quality of budgeting and serve as exemplary models for governments across North America.
- Lincoln has now received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for three consecutive years (2024, 2025, and 2026 budgets).
- The 2026 Budget reinforces Council’s priorities for 2022–2026, with continued focus on sustainable financial management, infrastructure investment, and service delivery.
