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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 12-04-1995 - VI-A 1 ORANGE C O U N T Y BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: DECEMBER 4 , 1995 Action Agenda Item # _VS-A SUBJECT: PRESENTATION--CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING DEPARTMENT. COUNTY MANAGER PUBLIC HEARING: Yes _X—No ATTACHMENT(S) : INFORMATION CONTACT: PLAQUE & CERTIFICATE (to be ROD VISSER, EXTENSION 2300 presented) TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Hillsborough - 732-8181 Durham - 688-7331 Mebane - 227-2031 Chapel Hill - 967-9251/968-4501 PURPOSE: To acknowledge receipt of the Government Finance Officers' Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achieve- ment and recognize the individuals responsible for this achievement . BACKGROUND: The GFOA Certificate of Achievement recognizes excellence in government financial reporting. The Certificate of Achievement is generally acknowledged as the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by an entity and its management . Orange County has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement each year since 1982 . Each year the eligibility standards for the award become more stringent . The Finance staff is to be commended for their ability to consistently meet the high standards reflected by this award. RECOMMENDATION: The Manager recommends that Ken Chavious and his Finance staff be recognized for their accomplishments in being awarded the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1994 . finance3 .doc