The Washington state auditor honored the City of Redmond for excellence in financial stewardship on Oct. 6 during the City Council meeting. The State Auditor’s office recognized the city’s outstanding accomplishment in the stewardship of public resources. The award highlighted the city’s six-year history of prompt and accessible communication of financial reporting and commitment to transparency and full disclosure in government.

“We are honored to receive the Washington State Auditors Stewardship Award. This award is representative of the hard work our staff and community leadership have done over the last six years and is a testament to the transparency, efficiencies and fiscal responsibilities of Redmond city government,” stated Mayor John Marchione.

The State Auditor’s Office completes more than 2,000 audits in Washington state every fiscal year. These audits provide them with introspect into government operations and allows them to award government.