Avon Lake receives tenth consecutive GFOA financial reporting award

05/11/2026 – Avon Lake, Ohio – The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Avon Lake for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. The City’s ACFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the GFOA 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.

The GFOA Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting. This is the tenth consecutive time that the City of Avon Lake has received this recognition.

“To have received the GFOA’s Certificate of Achievement for ten consecutive award years is a testament to both the City administration’s commitment to the highest standards of financial transparency, and City Council’s diligence and oversight in presenting the full and transparent disclosure of financial information,” said Avon Lake Mayor Mark Spaetzel.

The GFOA advances excellence in government finance by providing best practices, professional development, resources, and practical research for more than 25,000 members and the communities they serve.

For more information, visit the City of Avon Lake website at avonlake.org.

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