City earns financial award for second year

Lawrenceville’s Finance Department has been awarded the Certificateof Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the second consecutive year. This annual award comes from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada and is considered the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting.

“The city has workeddiligently to create and promote avenues for transparency and effective, accurate investment of city funds to support the community’s vision for progress,” said Chuck Warbing- ton, city manager. “We are proud of our finance department for attaining this notable achievement and demonstrating a high standard of excellencein money management and financial matters.”

The CAFR is judged by an impartial panel in order to maintain the program’s high standards and integrity. Lawrenceville Finance Director Keith Lee added, “We appreciate the constant support of Mayor and Council as well as the staff responsible for creating this report. The team compiled more than a decade’s worth of information and worked diligently to prepare this report.”

Moving forward, Lawrenceville’s finance department hopes to obtain a CAFR certificate each year while continuing toprovide quality financial reports for the citizens of Lawrenceville.

Informatio n : www. LawrencevilleGa.org.