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To celebrate the 26th consecutive year City Auditor Hugh J. Dorrian was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association.
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WHEREAS, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (The Certificate) to the City of Columbus for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR); and
WHEREAS, The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting; and
WHEREAS, The Certificate represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management; and
WHEREAS, The City of Columbus' 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; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus has identified City Auditor Hugh J. Dorrian as primarily responsible for preparing the award-winning CAFR; and
WHEREAS, Columbus City Auditor Hugh J. Dorrian has personified excellence in government financial management throughout his career; and
WHEREAS, This is the 26th consecutive year the City of Columbus and City Auditor Hugh J. Dorrian have been awarded this Certificate; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize and congratulate Columbus City Auditor Hugh J. Dorrian on receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 26th consecutive year.