January 29, 2007

COMPTROLLER WEITZMAN CITED FOR
EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING
Nassau Financial Report Receives Award from Gov’t Finance Officers Association

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has recognized Nassau County for excellence in financial reporting for its 2005 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.  The GFOA has awarded Nassau County its highest honor every year that Comptroller Weitzman has been in office.

Comptroller Howard S. Weitzman, whose staff prepared the annual report, accepted a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the non-profit professional association.  According to GFOA, “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.”

“I am proud that the financial professionals in my office have once again have accorded this honor by GFOA, the premier professional association in the field of government finance,” Comptroller Weitzman said.  “This award means that our financial statements have been judged by an impartial panel of our peers to meet the highest standards for accuracy.  I extend my congratulations to the entire staff of the Comptroller’s Accounting Division, led by Deputy Comptroller Randy Ghisone.” 

Nassau County’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, issued last June, includes general-purpose financial statements, as well as the independent auditor’s report prepared by Deloitte & Touche, LLP.

The report appears online at:  http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/Comptroller/NewsReleases/2006/07-05-2006.html.