Tampa Port Authority recognized for financial reporting excellence for tenth consecutive year

TAMPA, Fla.—The Tampa Port Authority (TPA) is proud to announce its tenth consecutive year of recognition for excellence in financial reporting. The port authority has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the 2009 fiscal year, from the Government Financial Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The certificate underscores high standards in the area of governmental accounting and reporting, as well as a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” in its communication methodology.

“I am pleased to report another solid year of financial reporting, as has become a welcome annual happening for the port authority, which takes its fiduciary responsibilities very seriously,” Wainio said.

One of the nation’s largest and most cargo-diverse seaports, the Port of Tampa is the largest economic engine in west-central Florida, responsible for nearly 100,000 jobs and $8 billion in annual economic impact. Groups such as Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Corporation have also recognized the Tampa Port Authority for financial stability and bond rating integrity. For more information about Florida’s largest port, visit www.tampaport.com.