I'm a little late in this, but it's worth noting among all the bad budget news and recent criticisms by community activists at City Hall, there is some good news now and then.
Last month, the city of Long Beach received two awards, officials announced. One is the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Finance Officers Association of the United States for Long Beach's Fiscal Year 2007 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting.
The city's Enterprise Zone Marketing Program also received the grand prize from the California Association for Local Economic Development, California's premier statewide professional economic development organization.
In addition to the grand prize, the city's Economic Development and Cultural Affairs bureau garnered an Award of Merit from CALED for its "Shop Local, Shop Long Beach" program.
So with the enterprize zone program, the city is working to help local businesses and pump up tax revenues to boost the suffering budget. And even though Long Beach may not have much money -- really, it's bleeding cash these days -- at least we'll know where the remaining money is, thanks to the city's great financial reporting.
Paul Eakins reports on Long Beach City Hall, and local and regional
politics. A newcomer to the Press-
Kris Hanson reports on the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles,
covering environmental issues, economic triumphs and
pitfalls and trade trends of America’s largest port.
He also writes a weekly column “On The Waterfront”,
appearing Tuesdays, and also produces an occassional video
and column titled “On The Job,” which follows the hard-working
men and women who keep Southern California’s economy humming.
Karen Robes Meeks came to work for the Press-
I never in a million years would've had the idea at things in that light. This should make my morning a whole lot easier.