Achievers & Accolades

Cumberland County Financial Services staff receive Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

By Staff Report, posted 3 years ago
The Cumberland County Finance Department, from left, are Johnny Scott, Mary Felts, Dayna Santana, Ivonne Mendez, Finance Director Vicki Evans, Jessica Hullender, Liz Cherry, Todd Hathaway and County Manager Clarence Grier. Commissioners pictured from left, are Marshall Faircloth, Jeannette Council, Chairwoman Toni Stewart, Vice Chairman Glenn Adams, Michael Boose and Jimmy Keefe.
Photo provided by: Cumberland County 

Commissioners recognized Cumberland County Financial Services staff for receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for the County’s annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.

The report was judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the report. 

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. Additionally, Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Dr. Toni Stewart recognized the Finance Office’s Procurement Division staff and others who participated in last week’s Fayetteville-Cumberland Regional Procurement Week events.

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