For the 37th consecutive year, the City of Newton has been awarded  the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial  Reporting. The Newton Finance Department received the certificate from the  Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada  (GFOA) for the city’s annual comprehensive financial report for fiscal year 2021-2022. The certificate  is the highest form of recognition in the areas of governmental  accounting and financial reporting. Attainment of the certificate  represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its  management, according to GFOA.