January 24, 2024 Press Release from the City of Lima: Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to City of Lima for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. The report 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 report.
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.
“The City of Lima maintains a commitment to good fiscal management, transparency, and integrity,” states Mayor Sharetta Smith. “We are very thankful for the professionals in the Auditor’s Office and Finance Department for their continued collaboration and hard work to ensure we are good stewards of our finances.”
