As per the GFOA policy statement on March 9, 2021, the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has asked all industry affiliates to immediately stop using the common four-letter acronym (CAFR) most often associated with the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

When searching digital databases for documents related to the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report the formerly used acronym (CAFR) may appear on material dated before March 9, 2021. Materials dated after March 9, 2021, will not include this acronym.