Oakland County Grabs Fiscal Reporting Award for 25 Years Running

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has given Oakland County top honors for fiscal reporting for the 25th year in a row. GFOA bestowed the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting upon Oakland County for its Fiscal Year 2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The CAFR discloses the county's finances in full detail to anyone who wants to review them, particularly those who seek to invest in Oakland … [Read more...]

Oakland County Captures Coveted Budget Award

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded Oakland County its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its three-year budget for fiscal years 2016-2018. The county has won every budget presentation award for which it has been eligible since 1984 when the GFOA initiated its award program. The county is eligible for this recognition every three years because of its multi-year budgeting practices. "I'm proud of Laurie VanPelt, Lynn Sonkiss, … [Read more...]

Oakland County garners budget award

The Government Finance Officers Association of the U.S. and Canada (GFOA) has awarded Oakland County its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its three-year budget for fiscal years 2013-2015. The county has won every budget presentation award for which it has been eligible since 1984 when the GFOA initiated its award program. The county is eligible for this recognition every three years because of its multi-year budgeting practices. “Kudos to our budget team for a job well done,” … [Read more...]

Hills financial report awarded

For the 23rd year, the Government Finance Officers Association has awarded the city of Rochester Hills the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. “This award demonstrates the city’s commitment to go beyond the minimum requirements of general … [Read more...]