FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
The District is required to approve and adopt its annual budget and appropriation ordinance before or within the first quarter of the fiscal year. Before approval, the budget is available for public inspection, and a public hearing is held.
Fiscal Year
The Des Plaines Park District operates from May 1 – April 30.
Financial MANAGEMENT
Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended April 30th, 2024
The Des Plaines Park District prepares an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
The Des Plaines Park District has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada each year since 1995. This award is the highest form of recognition in the area of government accounting and financial reporting.
