City Of Douglasville: Douglasville Receives Award For Excellence In Financial Reporting

Douglasville GA

01 November, 2021

7:27 PM

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Press release from City of Douglasville: 11/01/2021 10:33 AM The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial reporting has been awarded to the City of Douglasville by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada for its 2020 comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. Its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. "We're committed to accurate and transparent financial reporting," Finance Director Karin Callan explained, "we're thrilled to receive this award and are committed to making this award an annual honor." The City of Douglasville's CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the document. To access current and past financial documents from the City of Douglasville, visit the city's website at www.DouglasvilleGA.gov. Government Finance Officers Association is a major professional association servicing the needs of over 20,000 appointed and elected local, state, and provincial-level government officials and other finance practitioners. It provides top quality publications, training programs, services, and products designed to enhance the skills and performance of those responsible for government finance policy and management. The association is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with other offices in Washington D.C. This press release was produced by City of Douglasville. The views expressed here are the author's own.