Trumbull Awarded For Excellence In Financial Reporting

TRUMBULL, CT — First Selectman Vicki Tesoro announced Wednesday the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the town of Trumbull.

In a news release, Tesoro said the award stems from the town's annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.

According to Tesoro, 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.

The certificate 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, Tesoro said.

"As the First Selectman of Trumbull, I would like to congratulate Finance Director Maria Pires, Assistant Finance Director Daniel Martin and their staff for once again submitting a report that meets the highest standard of excellence in financial reporting," Tesoro said in a news release.

Tesoro also noted the award marks the seventh year in a row Trumbull has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.

"The town can be proud of its finance office and the staff’s dedication to full disclosure and clear communication of its financial story," Tesoro said. "Congratulations!"