1 August Pinellas Clerk's Financial Reporting Received Award Winning Recognition August 1, 2018 By ClerkWeb News Archive CAFR 0 Posted: November 9, 2017 Pinellas Clerk's Financial Reporting Received Award Winning Recognition The Pinellas County Clerk's office was once again recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) with two national awards in government financial reporting. For the 36th consecutive year, the Clerk's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) received the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The Clerk's Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), known as the Citizens' Guide to County Finances, also received the association's award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for the 11th consecutive year. "It's a great source of pride and honor to be recognized, year after year, for the hard work and commitment our employees dedicate towards these important financial reports," said Ken Burke, Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. "Both reports provide citizens valuable insights regarding the county's financial health, along with highlights and information on county government." The PAFR is a brief synopsis of the county's financial health presented in a user friendly manner. The CAFR is a much more in-depth report that includes all county financial information such as statements, assets, revenues, expenses and tax collections. Both publications contain financial information for the county's 2015-2016 fiscal year, which ran from October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016 and can be found on the Clerk's Financial Reports page. About GFOA The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), founded in 1906, represents public finance officials throughout the U.S. and Canada. The association's more than 19,000 members are federal, state/provincial, and local finance officials deeply involved in planning, financing, and implementing thousands of governmental operations in each of their jurisdictions. GFOA's mission is to promote excellence in state and local government financial management. To meet the many needs of its members, the organization provides best practice guidance, consulting, networking opportunities, publications including books, e-books, and periodicals, recognition programs, research, and training opportunities for those in the profession. To learn more, visit www.gfoa.org. Related Articles Pinellas Clerk Receives Award Winning Recognition for Financial Reporting The Pinellas County Clerk’s office was once again recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) with two national awards in government financial reporting. For the 37th consecutive year, the Clerk’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) received the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The Clerk’s Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), known as the Citizens’ Guide to County Finances, also received the association's award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for the 12th consecutive year. Pinellas Clerk Releases 2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Popular Annual Financial Report The Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller released the Citizens' Guide to County Finances (Citizens' Guide), also known as the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) and the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016. Pinellas Clerk’s Customer Information Center Wins National Award The Pinellas County Clerk’s office was recently recognized as a Call Center of Excellence by the Association of Government Contact Center Professionals (AGCCP). The Award of Distinction for “Shattering Expectations” is a prestigious recognition within the customer service and support industry. Clerk Burke Receives 2016 Presidential Award The Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society (PCOMS) awarded Ken Burke the 2016 Presidential Award for his outstanding leadership as the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. Pinellas Clerk’s Division of Inspector General Receives 3rd Statewide Reaccreditation With continued diligence and commitment to maintaining the highest recognition among Florida’s Inspector General community, the Pinellas Clerk’s Division of Inspector General received its third accreditation by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation. Pinellas County Division of Inspector General Working to Receive 3rd Statewide Reaccreditation In an effort to retain its state level accreditation, the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Division of Inspector General (Pinellas County IG), is undergoing its 3rd Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) assessment. Comments are closed.
