The City of Lewiston has been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States & Canada (GFOA) in regards to its comprehensive FY 2005 annual financial report.

The Certificate Program, which was established in 1945, is designed to recognize and encourage excellence in financial reporting by state and local governments. Touted as the highest form of recognition for such accounting/reporting, attainment of the award represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.

Council President Renee Bernier presented the award to Finance Director Richard T. Metivier and Deputy Finance Director Heather Hunter at the June 27, 2006, Lewiston City Council Meeting.

Bernier noted, "The City's financial report met the GFOA program's high standards, to include demonstrating a 'spirit of full disclosure' clearly communicating Lewiston's financial picture."

City Administrator James A. Bennett added, "Dick, Heather, and the entire Finance team are to be commended for the exemplary work that they consistently do. The recognition is well deserved, and this award is a very fitting testament to the professional expertise of Lewiston's employees."

GFOA is the professional association of state/provincial and local finance officers in the United States and Canada and has served the public finance profession since 1906. More than 16,500 GFOA members are dedicated to the sound management of government financial resources.

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