Grand Traverse County Awarded Government Finance Officers Association's Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Traverse City, Michigan (Grand Traverse County) – Grand Traverse County (GTC) has been notified that its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, meets the requirements for the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
Established in 1945, the GFOA’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program encourages state and local governments to exceed the minimum requirements of generally accepted accounting principles. The program promotes transparency and full disclosure in financial reporting and recognizes governments that achieve this standard. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest honor in governmental accounting and financial reporting. Additionally, when a government receives this recognition, an Award of Financial Reporting Achievement (AFRA) is also presented to the responsible department.
“This marks the 19th consecutive year that GTC has received this award! We are extremely proud of this recognition and the exceptional work of our Finance Director, Dean Bott, and the entire Finance staff,” said Nate Alger, GTC Administrator.“Their dedication not only ensures we continue earning this award but also maintains transparency in our financial processes for the residents of Grand Traverse County. It is essential that we properly account for the tax dollars spent on the services we provide, and these awards affirm our commitment to financial integrity year after year.”