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Low, AZ (June 27, 2018) – The City of Show Low received notification that it
has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States
and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for year
ending June 30, 2017. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of
recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. Its
attainment represents a significant accomplishment by the City of Show Low and
its finance department.
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Low’s CAFR, judged by an impartial panel, was deemed 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,” according to GFOA. GFOA is a nonprofit
professional association serving approximately 19,000 government finance
professionals with headquarters in in Chicago, IL, and offices in Washington,
D.C.