The city of Vernon has won an award for its financial reporting.
The Government Finance Officers Association of the USA and Canada says its Canadian award goes to the city's for the 2011 annual financial report, calling it high quality, and demonstrating a "spirit of full disclosure." A Canadian Review Committee says the report was "designed to clearly communicate the municipality's financial story and to motivate potential user groups to read the report." Kevin Bertles, Vernon's Director of Finance says, "I am very happy to accept this award on behalf of the City of Vernon." Vernon Mayor Rob Sawatzky, said, "This award is a result of a great team effort by several departments, especially the Finance department, and underscores the professionalism and dedication of staff."Click HERE to read the 2011 financial report.
Photo: City of Vernon Finance Manager Kevin Bertles (left) is presented with award from the Government Finance Officers Association by Mayor Rob Sawatzky (Courtenay Pitcher photo)
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Don Quixote Note: This is the 3rd consecutive year Vernon has received this Award. (2009,2010, & 2011 Annual Report) Coldstream also won the Award last year for their 2010 Annual Report.
Canadian Award for Financial Reporting (CAnFR Program)
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