Dunwoody, GA – April 30, 2026 – The City of Dunwoody has earned the 2026 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), marking the 17^th straight year for this honor. In addition, the City of Dunwoody was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its 2024 Annual Comprehensive Finance Report (ACFR), an honor it has received from GFOA every year since becoming a city.

The excellence designation for Dunwoody’s annual comprehensive financial report is considered the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting. Awards are designed to encourage and assist state and local governments to prepare annual comprehensive financial reports that evidence the spirit of transparency and full disclosure.

“These awards reflect Dunwoody’s commitment to being a responsible steward of public funds,” said City Manager Eric Linton. “Residents deserve clear, transparent information about how their city plans, budgets, and reports, and this recognition shows we continue to meet that standard.”

The City’s annual comprehensive financial report can be accessed using this link. This year’s certificate is for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. According to GFOA, the comprehensive annual financial report was judged by an impartial panel to assess the financial health of the participating government and to ensure the “spirit of transparency and full disclosure.”

The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award was granted for successful adherence to nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. GFOA gave Dunwoody special recognition for Strategic Goals and Strategies since all reviewers gave the highest possible scores in this category. The 2026 report can be found using this link.

“This recognition is a credit to the hard work and expertise of our finance team,” said Finance Director Richard Platto. “We are committed to producing documents that not only meet national standards but also help residents and city leaders clearly understand Dunwoody’s financial position and priorities.”

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), founded in 1906, represents public finance officials throughout the United States and Canada. The association's more than 20,000 members are federal, state/provincial, and local finance officials deeply involved in planning, financing, and implementing thousands of governmental operations in each of their jurisdictions. GFOA's mission is to advance excellence in public finance. 

PHOTO: (Front, L-R) Damien Johnson, Dawn White, Sima Hojjaty, and Donica Williams. (Back, L-R) Kathy Florence, John Gates, Chrish Murphy, Eric Linton, Lynn Lancaster, and Richard Platto. Not pictured: Delisha Robinson and Susan Austin.

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For more information regarding the City of Dunwoody, please contact Jennifer Boettcher, Communications Director: 678.382.6881,  email.