For 31st consecutive year, the Miami-Dade Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) has earned national recognition for excellence in financial stewardship, receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2024. This extraordinary achievement reflects the decades of consistent excellence, transparency, and accountability in financial reporting.
“This milestone is a testament to Miami-Dade County’s long-standing commitment to fiscal integrity and transparency,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “At DSWM, trash is our treasure, and achieving this national recognition for the 31st year in a row reflects the exceptional standards upheld by our financial team and their dedication to serving our community.”
The GFOA Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, awarded to governments that go beyond minimum requirements to clearly communicate their financial story through comprehensive, accurate, and transparent reporting. DSWM’s FY2024 ACFR was reviewed by an independent panel and found to meet GFOA’s rigorous standards for full disclosure and clarity.
“Earning this award for the 31st consecutive year is a true testament to the discipline, integrity, and professionalism that define this department,” said DSWM Director Aneisha Daniel, PhD. “The true accomplishment lies in the commitment to excellence this team demonstrates day in and day out. This consistency reflects not only technical excellence, but also a strong culture of stewardship and pride in public service. I am proud of our Accounting and Bond Administration teams and grateful for the essential work they do – often behind the scenes, yet critical to the credibility and success of our organization and the residents we serve.”
While the award formally recognizes the ACFR, this milestone represents DSWM’s collective efforts of the entire department. From daily financial reconciliations and invoice processing to internal controls, audits, and cross-department coordination, the consistency required to achieve this level of excellence is driven by teamwork and pride in public service.
As part of the award, DSWM receives formal recognition from GFOA in the form of a certificate and a pin, further commemorating the department’s longstanding record of excellence. The achievement also reinforces Miami-Dade County’s broader mission to deliver high-quality services through sound governance, transparency, and responsible management of public funds.
About the Miami-Dade Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM): The DSWM provides curbside waste and recycling collection services to more than 350,000 households in unincorporated Miami-Dade County and ten municipalities, including Aventura, Cutler Bay, Doral, Miami Gardens, Miami Lakes, Opa-locka, Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, Sunny Isles Beach and Sweetwater. For additional details about DSWM, please visit www.miamidade.gov/solidwaste .