City of Dunwoody Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting.

Dunwoody, GA – May 27, 2020– The City of Dunwoody has earned the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). This is considered the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting.

“Transparency in financial reporting is an important element of this achievement, and it’s very important to us,” said Dunwoody City Manager Eric Linton. “I’m grateful for the hard work and commitment of our finance team.”

Dunwoody has earned this recognition every year since incorporation. This year’s certificate is for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. Dunwoody’s CAFR can be accessed using this link.

According to GFOA, the CAFR was 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 CAFR.

“We continue to hold ourselves to the highest standards, and plan to meet the financial challenges that lie ahead with the same dedication to transparency” said Dunwoody Finance Director Linda Nabers.

GFOA was founded in 1906 and represents public finance officials throughout the United States and Canada. The association's more than 20,000 members are federal, state/provincial, and local finance officials deeply involved in planning, financing, and implementing thousands of governmental operations in each of their jurisdictions. GFOA's mission is to advance excellence in public finance.

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For more information regarding the City of Dunwoody, please contact Jennifer Boettcher, Communications Director: 678.382.6881, Jennifer.Boettcher@dunwoodyga.gov.

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