Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has given an Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting to SCV Water for its Popular Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. The Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting is a prestigious national award recognizing conformance with the highest standards for preparation of state and local government popular reports.

“We are honored to receive this prestigious award for our very first Popular Annual Financial Report,” said Rochelle Patterson, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer for SCV Water. “Creating a report that is both informative and engaging for our community was a top priority, and this recognition affirms our commitment to delivering transparent and accessible financial information.”

In order to receive an Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting, a government unit must publish a Popular Annual Financial Report, whose contents conform to program standards of creativity, presentation, understandability, and reader appeal.

An Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting is valid for a period of one year only. SCV Water received a Popular Award for the first time after publishing its first PAFR report. To view a copy of the report, visit yourSCVwater.com/financial-information.

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About the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA):

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.

About SCV Water:

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water) is a full-service regional water agency

located in the Santa Clarita Valley. SCV Water provides water service to approximately 75,000 business and residential customers. It was formed on January 1, 2018, when local water suppliers combined into one integrated, regional water provider. More information can be found at yourSCVwater.com.