City of Richland Earns Prestigious Triple Crown Award for Financial Excellence

The City of Richland is pleased to announce it has been honored with the prestigious Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Triple Crown Award for exceptional financial transparency. This recognition highlights Richland's excellence in financial reporting and budget presentation for Fiscal Year 2023.

Richland is proud to be the only city in Eastern Washington to receive this distinguished honor and one of only five municipalities statewide recognized with the award.

To achieve the esteemed Triple Crown Award, agencies must receive GFOA's three highest accolades: the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, the Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award, and the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.
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"On behalf of the Richland City Council, I commend our Finance Department for their continued commitment to financial transparency and accountability," said Richland Mayor Theresa Richardson. "This recognition confirms our ongoing dedication to excellence and fosters trust and confidence among our community members."

The City of Richland maintains a strong record of financial achievement, earning the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for several consecutive years. Additionally, Richland has successfully achieved the Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award, underscoring the City's proactive communication with residents regarding its finances.

GFOA, established in 1906, comprises over 25,000 members dedicated to advancing excellence in government finance across the United States and Canada.

"Our dedicated finance team continuously strives to maintain high standards of accuracy, transparency, accountability, and integrity in all financial practices," said Richland City Manager Jon Amundson. "This award reflects our commitment to responsible fiscal management and our ongoing efforts to effectively communicate our financial practices and priorities to the public."

More information about the award can be found here: GFOA Triple Crown Winners.
All award-winning documents are available for public viewing on the City’s website: Financial Reports | City of Richland, WA.