CAFR 2016

AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT The City has participated in the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement Program since 1975. GFOA recognizes governmental units that issue their comprehensive annual financial reports substantially in conformity with the standards of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. The City has received favorable recognition for its comprehensive annual financial report for forty-one consecutive years, (1975 through 2015). Valid for a period of one year, we believe our current report continues to conform to Certificate of Achievement Program requirements, as an easily readable and efficiently organized CAFR, and we are submitting it to GFOA to determine its eligibility for another certificate.

To conclude, a review of the financial statements of the City will indicate a sound financial position. The financial outlook for FY 2016-17 is stable, with moderate revenue growth forecasted and continued cost- saving measures. Present management efforts in long-range strategic and comprehensive planning should enable the City to generate adequate resources to meet future services demand levels, afford a stable financial position, protect the City's credit ratings, and maintain realistic tax burdens on the public. City staff is preparing to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century to exceed the expectations of citizens for service delivery. The preparation of this report on a timely basis could not be accomplished without the efficient and dedicated services of the Administration, Financial Reporting, Treasury and Accounting Divisions of the Financial and Administrative Services Department. We would like to express our appreciation to all personnel who assisted and contributed to the preparation of this report. We would also like to thank the members of the City Council for their interest and support in planning and conducting the financial operations of the City in a responsible and progressive manner.

Respectfully submitted, Jim Westmoreland City Manager Richard L. Lusk Finance Director

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