Briefs: Marion auditor recognized for financial reporting Marion Star Auditor's office recognized for financial reporting MARION - Marion City Auditor Robert Landon is announcing the City of Marion has been awarded the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association. The City of Marion’s financial report has been reviewed by an impartial panel and judged against the standards of the GFOA’s award requirements. The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report composed in 2020 reports on the 2019 fiscal year. Presented by the Marion City Auditor’s Office, this report meets the highest criteria for informing and educating the public on its financial status and activities.