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Middlesex-London Paramedic Service Earns Prestigious GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
January 7, 2025 – Middlesex-London Paramedic Service (MLPS) has been recognized with the Government Finance Officers Association's (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2025 Budget. This significant accomplishment underscores MLPS’s commitment to excellence in financial planning and dedication to enhancing service delivery models to meet the evolving needs of Middlesex County and the City of London.
The GFOA Budget Award highlights the exceptional work by organizations that meet rigorous national standards for budgeting, assessing their budgets as effective policy documents, financial plans, operations guides, and communication tools. This recognition demonstrates MLPS’s dedication to sound governance and fiscal responsibility by strategically allocating resources to strengthen service delivery, improve employee well-being, and invest in modernized infrastructure. These efforts enhance the organization’s capacity to provide innovative and responsive emergency medical services.
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"The GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award reflects our commitment to fiscal responsibility and innovative service delivery. The MLPS 2025 Budget is clear demonstration of the leadership and vision of our Board and staff, who have worked diligently to ensure that MLPS capital and operational financial strategies are aligned with community needs." — Brian Ropp, Chair, Middlesex-London Paramedic Service Authority Board / Warden, Middlesex County
"This award recognizes not only our commitment to clear and concise financial communication through this modern budget document, but also the substance of its content. Our financial goals are directly aligned with service innovation, robust employee supports, and essential facility modernization. It has been my privilege to lead MLPS through these transformative initiatives, and this recognition affirms the strength of our collective efforts and our commitment to building a sustainable and innovative future for the organization." — Bill Rayburn, CEO, Middlesex-London Paramedic Service / CAO, Middlesex County
"The MLPS 2025 Budget highlights our focus on aligning financial planning with our operational priorities to ensure sustainable and effective paramedic services. The GFOA award validates the effort we put into creating a budget that serves as a clear roadmap for delivering exceptional care to Middlesex County and the City of London." — Adam Bennett, Director of Paramedic Services, Middlesex-London Paramedic Service
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Middlesex-London Paramedic Service (MLPS) is the direct provider of paramedic services for the County of Middlesex and the City of London. MLPS operates from 13 strategically located stations providing 24-hour pre-hospital emergency and non-emergency care to the residents and visitors of Middlesex County and the City of London. MLPS Headquarters, located at 1035 Adelaide Street South, London, Ontario oversees over 450 highly trained professionals including Paramedics, Supervisors, Logistics Technicians, Quality and Investigations Professionals, Management, Educational and Administrative Support Staff.
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) advances excellence in government finance by providing best practices, professional development, resources, and practical research for more than 22,500 members and the communities they serve.
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