The Town of Chatham received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada on March 25. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Chatham has earned this recognition for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report covering the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
The certificate is considered the highest form of recognition in government accounting and financial reporting. It highlights a municipality’s commitment to transparency and accuracy in presenting its financial information to residents and stakeholders.
The town’s Director of Finance, Carrie Mazerolle, along with the entire Finance Department, were congratulated for their efforts leading to this achievement. The award reflects consistent work by finance staff over several years.
According to officials, maintaining such standards helps build public trust and ensures compliance with best practices in municipal finance management. The ongoing recognition by GFOA suggests that Chatham continues to meet rigorous criteria set by national accounting professionals.
As communities across North America strive for accountability in public finances, repeated honors like this one may serve as a model for other municipalities aiming to improve their own reporting standards.
