James E. Olivo, Village Auditor of the Village of Garden City has been recognized as a Credential MUNICIPAL FINANCE OFFICER (CMFO) by the New York State Society of Municipal Finance Officers for achieving its high educational, experience and participatory requirements.

Mr. Olivo has been employed by the Village of Garden City as Village Auditor for 25 years and has been a member of the NYS Society of Municipal Finance Officers for 30 years.

The program was launched in 2006 and Mr. Olivo is a member of the inaugural class of CMFO's. The program aids municipal finance officers in improving job performance and recognizes the professionalism of the municipalities' finance office. Stringent education and experience requirements must be met before the prestigious designation of Credentialed Municipal Finance Officer is awarded. Qualifications of applicants are reviewed and approved by the NYSSMFO CMFO Committee.