HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 04 Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement PresentationJuly 18, 2016
Springfield Upbeat
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting Presentation
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the
City of Springfield by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and
Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of
Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial
reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its
management.
An Award of Financial Reporting Achievement has been awarded to Nathaniel B. Bell,
Accounting Manager for the City of Springfield.
The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program
including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its
financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR.
The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving approximately 17,500 government
finance professionals with offices in Chicago, IL and Washington, D.C.