The Port of Sunnyside has participated in the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) program of review for the past 26 years and has been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for each of those years.
GFOA issues a news release when a certificate is awarded and it reads: "Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Port of Sunnyside for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. 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 of Achievement 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.
GFOA advances excellence in government finance by providing best practices, professional development, resources, and practical research for more than 21,000 members and the communities they serve.