St. Tammany Parish Government Awarded for Excellence in Financial Reporting
President Mike Cooper announced today that the St. Tammany Parish Government Department of Finance has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada, for the 18th consecutive year.
“This recognition is a testament to the meticulous and efficient work of our financial professionals who serve our community,” said Cooper. “I want to thank our Department of Finance for their excellent work in providing our citizens with comprehensive financial information regarding our use of tax dollars.”
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by the government and its management. The comprehensive annual financial report is evaluated every year by an impartial panel based on the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate the Parish’s financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the comprehensive annual financial report.
Leslie Long, Chief Financial Officer, Annie Perkins, Assistant Director of Finance, and Laura Reine Lyons, Senior Accounting Manager, are the recipients named on the award.