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Denton County purchasing department honored for 30th consecutive year; court accepts award
Summary
Denton County’s purchasing department received its 30th consecutive Achievement of Excellence in Procurement award. The Commissioners Court accepted the recognition in a unanimous vote and praised staff for continuous improvement and stewardship of public funds.
The Denton County Commissioners Court on Oct. 21 accepted recognition of the county purchasing department’s 30th consecutive Achievement of Excellence in Procurement award.
Why it matters: County leaders said the award recognizes ongoing improvements in procurement practices, internal controls and ethical stewardship of taxpayer dollars. The judge said procurement is a daily function that affects the county’s ability to get best value on contracts and thanked staff for upholding state law and local policies.
Remarks and context: Scott (purchasing director) told the court the award reflects decades of continuous improvement and credited current and past staff for the milestone. "This milestone carries deep meaning for all of us," Scott said, recounting staff tenure and the program’s origins in the mid‑1990s. The judge praised the team for protecting taxpayer dollars; Commissioner Williams noted the department’s willingness to work collaboratively on procurement challenges during supply disruptions.
Vote: The judge moved to accept the award; Commissioner Williams seconded. The court approved the motion unanimously.
Administrative follow-up: The court recorded acceptance of the award in the minutes. No county spending or policy change was recorded as part of the recognition.
