The City of Corona (joining the City of Tracy) has restated their 1998-99 financial 
statements using the GASB 34 reporting model. And it's now available on-line from the 
CSMFO's web site in our "Resource Room."

It is especially notable that Corona has restated their ENTIRE CAFR - so in addition 
to financial statements, there are full Notes AND the new MD&A.  So, if you want to 
see a full CAFR under GASB 34 (for a real California city), check it out..  The direct 
link to this page is:

www.csmfo.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=resourcedetail&PageID=862  (Long link or what!)

As a reminder, we have a lot of other cool GASB 34 assistance stuff on the CSMFO web 
site in the "Resource Room" under "GASB Statement 34,'' including:
   
o  Suggested approaches for explaining GASB 34 to elected officials (and other senior 
managers like City Managers and Public Works Directors).

o  Very short (3 page) summary of GASB 34 for elected officials (and other senior 
managers).

o  PowerPoint presentation on GASB 34 for elected officials (and other senior 
managers).

o  Sample Council agenda report (courtesy of Lake Forest) explaining GASB 34.

o  "Speakers Bureau" that lists finance professionals who have volunteered to present 
information about GASB 34 at training opportunities like CSMFO Chapter meetings, 
department head meetings, Council study sessions or other opportunities to tell our 
"GASB 34" story.  [Note: if you'd like to volunteer to be on the Speakers Bureau list, 
just send me an email.]   

The direct link to the "GASB 34" resource page is:  

www.csmfo.org/index.cfm?FuseAction=ResourceList&Scope=26  [Another long one.]
 
We have also created a new category in our Professional Services Directory 
(www.csmfo.org/psd) of firms specializing in GASB 34.  While there are several firms 
there now, this will grow over time as more firms become aware of this opportunity, so 
check it out from time to time.

Hope this helpful.

- Bill

Bill Statler, Director of Finance
City of San Luis Obispo
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA  93401
Phone: (805) 781-7125
Fax: (805) 781-7401
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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