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January 11th, 2006

SKAGIT COUNTY RECEIVES CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING

SKAGIT COUNTY – The Certificate for Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to Skagit County by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate for 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 award was presented to the Accounting Division of the Skagit County Auditor’s Office. The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR.

The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving approximately 16,000 government finance professionals with offices in Chicago, IL, and Washington D.C.

For further information, contact: Dan Berentson
360-419-3461