For the 25th consecutive year, the City of St. Cloud has been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022.
“I am proud of our Finance Department team, under the leadership of Finance Director Jeff Cooper, for consistently performing at a level to merit this recognition,” said City Manager Veronica Miller. “The fact that the team has been able to accomplish this for so many years in a row speaks volumes about their commitment, and the City’s commitment, to transparency in how we spend tax dollars.”
According to the GFOA, the City’s report 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 report.
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.
“City staff certainly maintains a high standard of excellence, and I am happy to see them recognized for their work,” said Mayor Nathan Blackwell.
