The City of Santa Barbara received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The award recognizes the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
This is the 37th consecutive year Santa Barbara has received this award. The GFOA considers it the highest recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting.
City Finance Director Keith DeMartini acknowledged the Finance Department staff and other City departments for their work. He noted efforts to improve transparency and access to financial information…