Akron has won the award every year since its inception.

Citizens often complain about how governments spend money, but one local city is being recognized for the smart ways it spends tax dollars.

For the 32nd consecutive year, Akron has won the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association. It is the highest honor one can receive for governmental budgeting, and is awarded for effective budget presentation and how well a budget serves as a financial plan.

"I am fortunate to have a finance team that expertly crafts and administers our city budget in accordance with the priorities of my administration to improve the education, income and health of our residents, provide quality neighborhoods services, and grow our population," Mayor Dan Horrigan said in a statement, also recognizing the efforts of City Director of Finance Diane Miller-Dawson and her team.