Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Port of Hueneme Wins Fiscal Award

By Karen Robes Meeks

For the ninth straight year, the Port of Hueneme has been honored by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its Excellence in Financial Reporting. The award highlights the port’s Fiscal Year 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).

“The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program,” the association’s statement read adding that the port’s report “includes demonstrating a constructive ‘spirit of full disclosure’ to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR.”

“As a Special District, the importance of accuracy and transparency cannot be overstated,” said Oxnard Harbor District President Jess Herrera. “We are proud to be recognized with this award, as we only want to perform at the very highest level within our community of which we’re proud.”