The City of Fairhope has been honored with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for the city’s annual comprehensive financial report covering the fiscal year ending Sep. 30, 2022. An impartial panel has deemed the report to meet the rigorous standards of the program, showcasing a constructive "spirit of full disclosure" to effectively convey its financial narrative and encourage readership among potential users and user groups.
The Certificate of Achievement stands as the highest recognition in the realm of governmental accounting and financial reporting. The acquisition of this award signifies a noteworthy accomplishment by a government and its management.