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Montgomery Recognizes the City of Beachwood for Excellent Financial Accountability

Auditor of State Betty Montgomery presented the City of Beachwood, under the direction of Finance Director David A. Pfaff, with the Auditor's Award for the city's exemplary 2004 Annual Financial Report. No citations were reported in the audit for the year ending 2004.

"I applaud the City of Beachwood's staff for presenting a clear and thorough report of the city's finances," Montgomery said. "Fewer than five percent of all the agencies we audit are eligible for today's award. That says a great deal about the city's commitment to safeguarding taxpayer dollars."

Montgomery also noted the city received the Award of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association for 2004. This honor is given to government agencies that publish a comprehensive financial report according to a strict set of standards.

Montgomery's office is responsible for auditing nearly 5,000 units of state and local governments. She is committed to cutting costs, improving efficiency and reducing fraud, waste and abuse. For more information, visit www.auditor.state.oh.us.

  
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