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Boca Raton Financial Services Earn State and National Honors
City's Purchasing Division and Office of Management & Budget receive prestigious awards for excellence.
Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:35pm
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Boca Raton's Financial Services Department earns national recognition for its commitment to fiscal responsibility and public transparency.Boca Raton TodayThe City of Boca Raton's Financial Services Department has been recognized with two prestigious awards - the Award of Excellence in Public Procurement from the Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials, and the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association. These honors highlight the department's commitment to innovation, professionalism, transparency, and accountability in its financial management practices.
Why it matters
These awards demonstrate Boca Raton's dedication to fiscal responsibility and public transparency, which are crucial for maintaining the trust of residents and businesses. The city's focus on long-term planning and performance measurement also sets it apart as a leader in municipal finance and governance.
The details
The city's Purchasing Division has received the Award of Excellence in Public Procurement from the Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials for the 19th consecutive year. This honor recognizes outstanding performance in innovation, professionalism, productivity, and leadership in the public procurement field. Meanwhile, the Office of Management & Budget picked up the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association, an honor the department has now received for 43 years in a row. This award highlights the team's work producing a budget document that functions as a transparent and effective financial planning tool.
- The awards were given for the 2026 cycle.
The players
Jim Zervis
Boca Raton's Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.
Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials
The state-level organization that awarded the Purchasing Division the Award of Excellence in Public Procurement.
Government Finance Officers Association
The national organization that awarded the Office of Management & Budget the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.
What they’re saying
“These recognitions reflect the professionalism and high standards our Financial Services team brings to their work every day. It's rewarding to see our efforts to excel in fiscal responsibility, public transparency, and accountability recognized at both the state and national levels.”
— Jim Zervis, Boca Raton's Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer
The takeaway
Boca Raton's commitment to financial excellence and public accountability has earned it recognition as a leader in municipal governance, setting an example for other cities to follow in terms of transparency, long-term planning, and performance measurement.
