The City of Fairfax published its very first Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), which provides a snapshot of the city’s financial activities during fiscal year 2024 (July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024). The report includes key statistics and insights drawn from the city’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and other sources. This information provides a clear picture of the city’s funding sources, expenditures, and debt obligations, and highlights our commitment to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and financially sound community. The PAFR program was created by the Government Finance Officers Association to help state and local governments communicate complex financial information in an accessible and engaging way. The city plans to submit the PAFR for GFOA’s award consideration and to join the esteemed “Triple Crown Winners Circle,” an exclusive group of local governments with annual audits, budgets, and PAFRs recognized by GFOA.
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Tania Hossain is the editor, publisher, and co-owner of The Independent News Press, a consortium of local print and online newspapers in Virginia. She focuses on writing about community issues and advocates for local newspapers, both print and online, especially in the age of Ai from selfie filters to betting on military strikes. A Merrifield resident, she is a keen backyard gardener, loves forest bathing and a curious biohacker, believing that proactive health keeps one out of the costly illness industry. Inspired by Oprah Winfrey's O Magazine launch, she feels fortunate to be running this newspaper.
