Deschutes County’s finance team received recognition from the Government Finance Officers Association for fiscal year 2024, earning the Triple Crown designation for excellence in financial reporting, the popular annual financial report (PAFR) and the distinguished budget presentation award.

Robert Tintill, the county’s chief financial officer, told commissioners the county has now received GFOA recognition for its annual comprehensive financial report for 24 years and that the budget team has earned the distinguished budget award for 18 consecutive years. County staff presented certificates to members of the accounting and budget teams at the meeting.

Why it matters: The GFOA recognitions acknowledge the county’s commitment to transparent and high-quality financial reporting and budgeting practices, which staff and commissioners said helps inform policy decisions and public understanding of county finances.

Provenance
Topic intro: CFO presentation of awards and staff introductions (transcript excerpt: "On a brighter note... I'm Robert Tintill, chief financial officer, and I'll ask the team just to introduce themselves as well.")

Topic finish: Presentation of certificates and commissioner congratulations.