The Hermiston School District’s business department has been recognized for its financial reporting.
The department received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States for the district’s 2018-19 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). It is the 14th time the district has received the recognition.
Individuals with expertise in public sector financial reporting, such as financial statement preparers, independent auditors, and other finance professionals, judge the public entity CAFRs. The goal of the GFOA program is to ensure that local governments meet the high standards of reporting for the program, including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate the government agency’s financial story and to motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR.
The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting.
“We have top professionals working in our business department,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tricia Mooney. “Receiving this award for the 14th time is a testament to their hard work. We also have great leadership from the school board, as well as community members who have served on the budget committee.”
