FINANCE DEPARTMENT
EARNS TWO AWARDS
Sarasota, FL: The City of Sarasota Finance Department
was honored with two prestigious awards by the Government
Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada:
the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and the Certificate
of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. “These
two awards are very impressive. It’s a tribute to
our high standards that we have received these awards,” said
City Manager Robert Bartolotta. “We have a transparent
government. Our budget is available for everyone to review.
It’s heartening to see that an international organization
has recognized our accomplishments.”
The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award was given
for the City’s 2006–07 fiscal year. The budget
met or exceeded guidelines in four categories: policy document,
financial plan, operations guide and communications device.
Finance Director Christopher Lyons was recognized as being
primarily responsible for the Finance Department achieving
the award. This is the 17th consecutive year the City of
Sarasota has received this award.
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting was given for the 2005-06 fiscal year. It is
the highest form of recognition within governmental accounting
and financial reporting. Receiving this award represents
a significant accomplishment by a governmental body and
its management. Gibson Mitchell, who recently retired as
Finance Director, was recognized as being responsible for
preparing the award winning comprehensive annual financial
report. This is the 26th year in a row the City of Sarasota
has been honored with this award.
Nearly 17,000 government finance professionals are served
by the Government Finance Officers Association. 1,069 received
the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.
For more information, please contact:
Jan
Thornburg, Public Information Officer (941) 954-2613
jan.thornburg@sarasotagov.com
