Niagara Region receives Canadian Award for Financial Reporting for the twentieth consecutive year

May 6, 2025

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded Niagara Region a Canadian Award for Financial Reporting (CAnFR) for the twentieth year in a row.

The Canadian Award for Financial Reporting recognizes excellence in governmental accounting and financial reporting and celebrates meeting the high standards of the CAnFR Program. This is a nationally celebrated award and is a significant achievement for the Region.

“This award is an outcome of an exceptional team effort. We are proud to receive this recognition from the GFOA to highlight the work our team is doing. The 2023 Annual Financial Report introduced new innovations, nuances and opportunities, which our team approached with such strong commitment, professionalism and attention to detail to convey a transparent financial story.” - Donovan D’Amboise, Manager of Program Financial Support

The award was presented to the Financial Management and Planning Division for their work on the 2023 Annual Financial Report. The 2023 Annual Financial Report was judged by the impartial Canadian Review Committee members and was recognized as a high-quality document that demonstrates a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” that clearly communicates the Region’s financial story and motivates potential users to read the report.

“I am thrilled that our team is being recognized for this award. This is a true accomplishment and highlights the dedication that our Financial Management and Planning team puts into managing the Region’s finances.” - Dan Carnegie, Commissioner of Corporate Services

The Region will continue to strive for the highest quality financial reporting and work towards creating clear concise storytelling around its finances.

Media contact

Rachel Dedinsky
Communications Consultant
Niagara Region
Phone: 905-658-8156
Rachel.dedinsky@niagararegion.ca