2018 Popular Annual Financial Report For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018 | Page 4

M essage to O ur C itizens T HE TOWN OF GARNER is pleased to present the 2018 Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), which offers an easy-to-read summary of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (2018) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018. The financial information in this report is derived from the financial statements in the Town’s CAFR, which is produced in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and is audited by an independent certified public accounting firm. Although the financial data presented in this report are consistent with generally accepted This publication was cre- accounting principles, the PAFR is not expected ated several years ago to provide all of the detail and disclosure required to increase awareness of the CAFR. in the community about the Town of Garner’s financial operations. That more detailed financial report—the CAFR­— We want to guarantee is available at Town Hall (900 7th Ave.) and on the that you have access to Finance Department’s main page on the Town’s high-quality, easily understandable financial in- website at garnernc.gov/departments/finance. formation so that you can be well informed and For more information about the Town’s financial have the utmost confidence in the way we are reports, please contact the Finance Department running your town. at 919.773.4408. Ronnie S. Williams Mayor of Garner T own of F iscal R esponsibility Ensure fiscal stability and efficient use of resources 3 G arner S trategic G oal A reas E fficient and T imely O rderly G rowth S ervice D elivery Grow and maintain Provide efficient and effective services that match community needs and expectations a robust, diversified economy Q uality of L ife Foster a safe and welcoming community with access to a wide range of opportunities and amenities 2018 POPULAR ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT