The Village of Algonquin, IL

The Village of Algonquin utilizes performance measures related to the Village's Guiding Principles to assist linking budgetary decisions to the intended outcomes determined by the Village Board. Output, efficiency, and outcome measures are used to provide a tangible link from Village services and strategies to the Guiding Principles. Aggressive targets are set during the budget process, not to determine success or failure, but to continuously improve service delivery and provide core services in the most cost-effective manner possible.

The Village of Algonquin’s Open Data Portal serves as a tool to track progress toward strategic goals identified during the budget process that relate to the Village's Guiding Principles:

Customer Service

Economic Development

Infrastructure

Fiscal Management

Public Safety

Conservation

Participating Award Programs

Performance Management Award

The International City/County Management Association's (ICMA) Performance Management Award program recognizes best practices in performance management. In 2021, Algonquin received the Certificate of Distinction in this program.

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Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award program provides guidance for local governments to prepare high quality budget documents. Algonquin participates in this program annually.

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Tree City USA & High Growth Award

The Arbor Day Foundation's Tree City USA and High Growth award programs recognize local governments for their commitments to effective urban forest management. The Village of Algonquin has been named a Tree City USA for 26 consecutive years.

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