May 18, 2009

COMPTROLLER WEITZMAN & STAFF CITED FOR

EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING

Nassau Financial Report Receives Award from Gov’t Finance Officers Association

For the 7th consecutive year under Comptroller Howard Weitzman’s leadership, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has recognized Nassau County for excellence in financial reporting for its 2007 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.  The GFOA has awarded Nassau County its highest honor every year that Comptroller Weitzman has been in office.

Comptroller 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.”

"The financial professionals in my office have once again accorded this honor by GFOA, the premier professional association in the field of government finance and I could not be any prouder,” 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 Accounting Director Kathy Kugler.” 

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