2026 Budget In Brief

VILLAGE OVERVIEW AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

GFOA AWARD

STARGUARD RATING The Village of Orland Park received a 5-Star Aquatic Safety Award in recognition of the Centennial Park Aquatic Center’s (CPAC) commitment to safety standards that exceed industry benchmarks and reflect a proactive approach to aquatic risk prevention. CPAC also earned a five-star safety rating, the highest rating possible, following an unannounced risk management audit conducted by an international water safety organization. Over the past 21 years, CPAC has achieved five-star scores on 47 of its last 52 audits, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to maintaining the highest levels of safety and operational excellence.

For more than 25 years, the Village of Orland Park’s Finance Department has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. To earn this recognition, the Village’s budget document must be evaluated by an independent panel of reviewers and meet rigorous standards as a financial policy document, an operations guide and a clear communication tool for residents. The Village of Orland Park is also one of only 24 governments in Illinois and 231 governments across the United States and Canada to achieve the GFOA Triple Crown of Financial Reporting Awards, recognizing excellence in budgeting, financial reporting and transparency.

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VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK | FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET IN BRIEF