(FORT WAYNE, IN) – Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Allen County Public Library for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. This is the thirtieth consecutive year that the Allen County Public Library has achieved this prestigious award.
The 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.
“This award demonstrates that when Allen County taxpayers invest in their local libraries, they can trust that every dollar is spent responsibly and with the highest level of scrutiny,” said Susan Baier, ACPL Executive Director. “Our Chief Financial Officer David Sedestrom, his Financial Services team, and the entire ACPL staff feel that responsibility deeply and work tirelessly to be good stewards. We are a place where your money is put to good work for the benefit of the entire community.”
The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.