City Manager Teresa Wilson Recognizes Finance Department Staff for Certificate of Achievement
September 8, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – City Manager Teresa Wilson recognized the City of Columbia Finance Department’s staff today for their efforts in receiving the Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting.
The Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting 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. This is the first time since 2005 that the City has received this award.
“It was my honor to recognize and thank our staff for all of their hard work. Their hard work and commitment are to be commended and I could not be more proud of this outstanding achievement,” said City Manager Teresa Wilson. “This has been a collective effort between our city’s leaders, management and the Finance Department’s team. We will continue to work diligently to sustain our strong foundation and be good stewards of the City of Columbia’s finances.”
The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR.
