Mentor Receives GFOA Award 2021

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 Mentor for its comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. The report has been 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.

“Receiving this award year after year is a testament to the hard work put in every day by the dedicated women and men in our Finance Department; but more importantly, it sends a message to our residents that they can have confidence in the proper expenditure of public funds,” says Mentor City Manager, Kenneth J. Filipiak.

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.

“This is the thirty-sixth consecutive year that the City of Mentor has received this prestigious national award,” says Mentor Finance Director, David Malinowski, “I am personally satisfied with being directly involved in the preparation or oversight of the City’s annual financial report for the past 25 awards. Appreciation is extended to the Finance Department staff, as well as the City Manager and his entire staff, and members of City Council.”

Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) advances excellence in government finance by providing best practices, professional development, resources, and practical research for more than 21,000 members and the communities they serve.

PHOTO: Mentor Assistant Finance Director Bonnie Lingafelter, Finance Director David Malinowski, and City Manager Kenneth J. Filipiak.