County Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting

 October 2009  

 

 

            The Greene County Board of Commissioners and County Manager Byron Lombard received a rare, gold star from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Called the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, the award is only given to a few governments across the nation that exhibit sound governmental accounting and demonstrate a commitment to making their finances easily accessible.

            “The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management,” states the Government Finance Officers Association.

            The award was given after an impartial panel from the GFOA evaluated Greene County’s comprehensive annual financial report. The panel found that Greene County’s financial reports met GFOA’s high standards – including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate Greene County’s financial story.

            “It is encouraging when an independent, outside group that specializes in governmental accounting practices reviews our efforts and provides the county feedback of this type,” said County Manager Byron Lombard, “It is probably the best measure to gauge the county’s financial stability and practices.”  An award will be presented to Lombard in the near future for this recognition, but he is quick to point out that, “the management team deserves the recognition, especially the Finance Manager, who work together to ensure that high standards are applied as we carry-out our financial practices.”

 

 

  

For questions, please contact:

Chris Edwards

Public Information Officer

1034 Silver Drive, Suite 201
Greensboro, GA 30642

706-453-7716

cedwards@greenecountyga.gov