Village Of Lemont Is 'Triple Crown Winner' From Finance Organization

LEMONT, IL – The Village of Lemont has received the Government Finance Officers Association Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for the Village's first-ever submission of its Popular Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024.

According to a news release, the Award represents a significant achievement by the Village of Lemont. To be eligible for the PAFR Award, a government must also submit its annual comprehensive financial report to GFOA’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program and receive the Certificate for the current fiscal year. Each eligible report is reviewed by judges who evaluate the report based on the following categories: reader appeal, understandability, distribution methods, creativity and other elements.

With this honor, alongside the awards for the Village's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Budget, the Village is now recognized as a GFOA “Triple Crown Winner.”

"We are proud to join only 38 other agencies in Illinois that have earned this distinction," the Village said.

Village Administrator George Schafer, gave special thanks to Finance Director, Darshana Prakash; Accounting Manager, Kate Ambrosini who led the project; and Multimedia/Design Coordinator, Donna Pecina for creating a clear and visually engaging document.

"This recognition from GFOA is a testament to the dedication, talent, and integrity of our finance team and design staff. To earn the PAFR award on our very first application speaks volumes about their commitment to excellence and transparency. We couldn’t be prouder of the work they do every day to serve our community," Schafer said.