The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR) has been awarded to the City of New Rochelle by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada for its Fiscal Year 2009 financial report. This is the twentieth consecutive year New Rochelle has received the award, the highest form of recognition in the area of government accounting and financial reporting.

“We commend our Finance Department for once again receiving such a distinguished honor,” said City Manager Charles Strome. “This award is a tribute to their professionalism and integrity.” Finance Commissioner Howard Rattner noted, “The Certificate of Achievement recognizes the fine work of our entire staff.”