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SKAGIT COUNTY —Skagit County Auditor Jeanne Youngquist announced recently that the Certificate of 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). A news release from the GFOA indicated that 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 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.

“Skagit County is very fortunate to have these highly skilled and professional employees who contributed to earning this award, including Marie Nelson, Crystal Burress, Debra Gatti, Calina Amrstrong, Lori Love and Sunrise Zimmerman,” said Mrs. Youngquist.

The Award of Financial Reporting Achievement was presented to Skagit County Chief Accountant, Jana Robbins.

For further information, contact Jeanne Youngquist, Skagit County Auditor, 360-336-9420, or via email at scauditor@co.skagit.wa.us.