RIVERSIDE, CA – The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Western Municipal Water District (Western) for its annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020. This is the 16th year that Western has been recognized for financial reporting through this award.

The report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes

demonstrating a constructive "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate

potential users and user groups to read the report.

“Building public trust through demonstrating financial accountability and transparency is strongly valued here at Western and across the communities we serve,” said Western’s General Manager, Craig Miller. “We take pride in embracing GFOA’s ‘spirit of full disclosure’ through our annual financial report that is publicly accessible on our website.”

The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and

financial reporting and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its

management. 

“Western demonstrates ongoing financial stewardship of public funds by continually looking to balance the rising costs of providing high-quality service with economical rates,” added Miller.

Western’s financial practices and annual comprehensive financial report are available to the public online. Learn more about Western’s financial policies and practices at wmwd.com/FinancialPolicies.

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Western Municipal Water District is one of the largest public agencies in Riverside County, providing water and wastewater (sewer) services to nearly a million people, both retail and wholesale customers who live, work and play within 527 square miles in one of California’s most populous regions. Learn more: wmwd.com.