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Oak Lawn Park District Receives Certificate

Oak Lawn Park District Receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

(pictured from left to right): Oak Lawn Park District’s Finance Department: IT Manager Jon Regan, Superintendent of Finance & Personnel Phil Costello, Accounting Manager Ron Badali, Human Resources Manager, Safety & Performance Metrics Analyst Jack Leiser
(pictured from left to right): Oak Lawn Park District’s Finance Department: IT Manager Jon Regan, Superintendent of Finance & Personnel Phil Costello, Accounting Manager Ron Badali, Human Resources Manager, Safety & Performance Metrics Analyst Jack Leiser

Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Oak Lawn Park District for its comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2020.

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.

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.

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GFOA advances excellence in government finance by providing best practices, professional development, resources, and practical research for more than 21,000 members and the communities they serve.

For more information, please call 708-857-2225.

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