FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Allen County Public Library for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.
This is the thirtieth consecutive year that the Allen County Public Library has achieved this prestigious award.
ACPL representatives released the following:
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.
“This award demonstrates that when Allen County taxpayers invest in their local libraries, they can trust that every dollar is spent responsibly and with the highest level of scrutiny,” said Susan Baier, ACPL Executive Director. “Our Chief Financial Officer David Sedestrom, his Financial Services team, and the entire ACPL staff feel that responsibility deeply and work tirelessly to be good stewards. We are a place where your money is put to good work for the benefit of the entire community.”
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.
About the ACPL
The Allen County Public Library has fostered lifelong learning and discovery in northeast Indiana for more than 125 years. The ACPL consists of fourteen branches throughout Allen County, serving more than one million visitors per year. The ACPL’s collection includes more than 2.7 million items, with a circulation total of 3.6 million items borrowed annually. It also houses The Genealogy Center, the nation’s largest public genealogy research center, and The Rolland Center for Lincoln Research, consisting of more than 20,000 artifacts related to President Abraham Lincoln.
About the Government Finance Officers Association
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.
