City of Modesto Receives GFOA Triple Crown Award for Financial Reporting for Sixth Year in a Row

November 12, 2026 - City Manager's Blog

I am pleased to announce the City of Modesto is once again recognized with the Triple Crown Award for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), marking the City's sixth consecutive year receiving this distinction.

The Triple Crown recognizes governments that earned all three of GFOA's major awards by meeting the highest standard for budgeting, financial reporting and making financial information accessible to the public. The City of Modesto is awarded with:

• The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting: The standard for transparent, comprehensive Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFRs).
• The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award: Recognizes extensive budget documents that meet rigorous criteria for policy, financial planning, and organizational communication.
• The Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting: Honors governments that produce accessible and easy to understand financial reports (PAFRs) for the general public.

This achievement reflects the City's dedication to maintaining the highest standards of transparency and responsible financial management.

Residents deserve to know how their tax dollars are being spent, and they deserve confidence that those funds are managed responsibly. We do not take that responsibility lightly. These awards demonstrate the City's commitment to providing residents, stakeholders, and decision-makers with reliable information about how public funds are managed.

Preparing these reports requires coordination across departments. I am grateful for the exemplary work of our City staff and the leadership of the City Council in maintaining a budget process that is transparent, accountable, and focused on delivering results for our community

Explore the City of Modesto Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) for fiscal year 2024-2025.