The Association of School Business Officials International has awarded Harris County Department of Education its Meritorious Budget Award for excellence in budget presentation for the 2016-2017 budget year.

The award promotes and recognizes excellence in school budget presentation and enhances school business officials’ skills in developing, analyzing and presenting a school system budget. HCDE Assistant Superintendent for Finance Jesus Amezcua leads the Business Services division which prepares the budget.

“This award is given to school districts that meet or exceed a rigorous review by professional auditors, so we are very proud of our Business Services division which prepares the report and its commitment to financial transparency,” said HCDE County School Superintendent James Colbert.

ASBO is a professional, international organization founded in 1910 that provides programs and services to promote the highest standards of school business management practices, professional growth and effective use of education resources.

About Harris County Department of Education (HCDE): Serving students, teachers, schools and communities throughout Harris County, HCDE is a local governmental organization providing value for school districts while supporting educational opportunity. Partnering with Harris County school districts, HCDE maximizes local resources and responds to the needs of locally elected school boards and education leaders. HCDE services include school-based therapy for students, afterschool programs, Head Start, educator training, adult education and programs to promote safe schools. To learn more about how your county department of education can help you: http://www.hcde-texas.org.