Transparency Awards

Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

In 2024, Truckee Donner Public Utility District was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The award was for TDPUD’s annual comprehensive financial report for the 2022 fiscal year.

“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,” the GFOA said in a news release.

tdpud's finance team was awarded for their transparency in financial reporting TDPUD’s 2022 financial report was judged by an impartial panel and found to meet the high standards of the program, which include demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story.

“We are honored to receive the Certificate of Achievement from GFOA, and I am grateful for the teams hard work.”, said Michael Salmon, CFO. "This award recognizes our dedication to transparency and high-quality financial reporting. It's a testament to our team's commitment and a clear signal to our community that we uphold the highest standards in financial reporting and transparency.”

TDPUD has received this award for the financial years ending in 2019, 2020 and 2021.

District Transparency Certificate of Excellence

The Truckee Donner Public Utility District is proud to announce it has received the District Transparency Certificate of Excellence from the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF) in recognition of its efforts to promote transparency and good governance on March 11, 2021. SDLF Transparency Cling 2021

“This award is a testament to the Truckee Donner Public Utility District’s commitment to open government,” said, Brian Wright, General Manager.

"Our amazing staff is to be commended. Their thoughtful and creative contributions empower the public with information, which encourages engagement and facilitates oversight. I am humbled by their dedication and commitment to our ratepayers," said Board President, Christa Finn.

For more information about District Transparency Certificate of Excellence, or SDLF, please visit their website here.

Press Release

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