La excelencia en los informes financieros le otorga a Port un prestigioso reconocimiento por decimocuarto año consecutivo

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Contacto: Leticia Austin

Gerente de Relaciones Públicas y Gubernamentales

Laustin@Portofh.org

[PUERTO HUENEME, CA] – Founded in 1906, The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) represents public finance officials all throughout the United States and Canada who aim to advance excellence in public finance. For the fourteenth consecutive year, the Port of Hueneme was selected to receive the GFOA’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting—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.

(Left to right) Paul Lydiate, Financial Analyst; Julie Johnson, Fiscal specialist; Robin Campos, HR Manager; Jaime Constantino, Fiscal Technician; Gabriella Sabo, Director of Finance; Eliana Gonzales, Fiscal Specialist; Edward Chung, Accounting Manager; and Austin Yang, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer.

“It is an honor to receive this recognition from the GFOA for the 14^th consecutive year,” said Austin Yang, Chief Finance & Administration Officer of The Port of Hueneme. “This award reflects our organizations commitment to transparency and excellence in financial reporting. It is a true testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire team here at the port.”

With great pride, The Port submitted its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) to the GFOA to be evaluated for the organizations fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. An impartial panel of the GFOA reviewed The Port’s ACFR and scored it against the highest standards of their program. Not only had The Port achieved excellence in their reporting, the organization was elated to find that it had also conveyed a “spirit of full disclosure” in clearly communicating its financial story to motivate readers to take the time and review the report in full.

“Our financial goals are designed to ensure that the Port of Hueneme remains a vital economic engine for our region,” said Celina Zacarias, President of the Board of Harbor Commissioners for The Port of Hueneme. “By enhancing our revenue streams, investing in sustainable infrastructure, and engaging with our community, we aim to create a resilient and prosperous future. These goals reflect our commitment to not only financial excellence but also to the well-being of our stakeholders and community members alike.”

Recognition from the GFOA is strong indication of the Port’s ability to manage its finances responsibly through sound decision-making and resource allocation that benefit the local economy as well as surrounding communities.

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Sobre el Puerto de Hueneme: El Puerto de Hueneme es una de las puertas de entrada comerciales más productivas y eficientes para cargas de nicho en la Costa Oeste. Cinco comisionados portuarios elegidos localmente gobiernan el puerto. El puerto se ubica constantemente entre los diez mejores puertos de EE. UU. en cuanto a automóviles y productos frescos. Las operaciones portuarias apoyan a la comunidad al generar $2.8 mil millones en actividad económica y crear 24,997 empleos relacionados con el comercio. El comercio a través del Puerto de Hueneme genera más de $236 millones en impuestos estatales y locales directos y relacionados, que financian servicios comunitarios vitales. En 2017, el puerto de Hueneme se convirtió en el primer puerto de California en obtener la certificación Green Marine y fue votado como el puerto más ecológico de los EE. UU. en la Green Shipping Summit.