Jefferson County Government –Financial Reporting Recognition Reinforces ‘Transformative Government’ Strategy
- The Editors
- May 23
- 2 min read
Updated: May 25
For the 12th consecutive year, Jefferson County has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). “This is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting according to the GFOA,” and as stated in a news release received from the Office of County Administrator.
“Holding ourselves to high standards through voluntary financial reporting reviews contributes to our government being recognized as a national leader,” said Dick Jones, chair of the Jefferson County Finance Committee.
“Because of the transparency and clarity of our financial reporting and accounting, our elected officials and staff have established trust and support with our well-informed, engaged community who empower our work together to achieve the best possible outcomes,” added Michael Luckey, Jefferson County Administrator. “Our team’s contributions and commitment to financial disclosure strengthen our ability as a county to deliver on one of the main pillars of the county’s strategic plan, which calls for providing transformative government.”
The decision to award Jefferson County its 12th straight Certificate of Achievement by the GFOA is based on recommendation by an impartial panel of industry experts, who judged that Jefferson County went above and beyond to provide for transparency and full disclosure in its financial reporting.
“One of the tangible benefits of the thoroughness and trustworthiness of the county’s finances is our ability to secure more favorable interest rates, which allows the county to make a greater impact in its efforts to transform lives for the better,” Jefferson County Finance Director Marc DeVries said. “This voluntary, annual financial reporting review ensures our team continues to advance county government transparency, accountability, and accessibility. All are requirements of any government seeking to make tomorrow better for residents.”
Jefferson County is one of few counties statewide that regularly receive not only this award, but also the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. The county will continue to submit financial documents that comply with the highest standards of reporting.
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