For the 28th year, the city of Luverne has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
At their April 25 meeting, City Council members formally recognized city finance director Robyn Wessels for her efforts in qualifying the city for the award.
“Thanks for the great job you do,” Mayor Pat Baustian told Wessels.
He pointed out that Wessels had big shoes to fill when former city finance director Barb Berghorst retired, and he thanked Wessels for maintaining the legacy of excellence.
Wessels thanked the council but also credited city staff for their contributions to qualifying for the award.
The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting. It represents a “significant accomplishment by a government and its management.”
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 Luverne for its comprehensive annual financial report every year since 1994.
It is a prestigious national award recognizing conformance with high standards for preparing government financial reports.