Vista Irrigation District has been presented with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for fiscal year ending June 30, 2020.  This certificate is the only national award for public sector financial reporting.

 This marks the fourteenth year the district has received recognition for excellence in financial reporting and transparency.  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 agency and its management team. 

The district’s CAFR was reviewed by an impartial review committee, comprised of individuals with expertise in public sector financial reporting.  The district’s CAFR has been judged to meet the program’s high standards including demonstrating the “spirit of transparency and full disclosure” to clearly communicate the district’s financial story and motivate customers and user groups to read the CAFR.