A Certificate of Achievement is .valid for a period of one year only. We believe that our current Comprehensive <br />Annual: Financial Report continues to meet the Certificate of Achievement Program's requirements and. we are <br />submitting it to the GFOA to determine its eligibility for another certificate. <br />In addition, the City also received the GFOA's Award for Distinguished Budget Presentation for its annual budget <br />for FY 2007-08. _In. order to qualify for the Award, the budget document was judged to be proficient in several - , <br />categories as a,policy document, financial .plan, operations guide, and communications device. <br />Acknowledgments <br />The Finance Division has the .responsibility for preparing the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. I <br />appreciate and thank all staff who assisted and contributed to the report's presentation. I would also like-to thank <br />the members of the City Council, Budget Committee, and the- City Manager for their interest and support in <br />managing the financial operations of the City in a responsibl"e and progressive manner. <br />Re ectfully submitted, <br />Dee-Ann Raile, .CPA <br />Finance Director <br />8 <br />