Fulton Schools Get Awards For 'User-Friendly' Financial Information

Staff Report

The Fulton County School System recently received three national recognitions that “acknowledge its efforts to provide the public with comprehensive and user-friendly financial information,” the system said in a press release. 

The awards were given by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) and the National Purchasing Institute (NPI). Each of the organizations used a panel of reviewers to evaluate the school system’s financial documents and determined that they served effectively as a policy document, financial plan, operations guide and a communication tool.

“We’re so pleased to see our financial departments continually be recognized for their excellence and hard work,” said Chief Financial Officer Robert Morales, SFO. “Their work demonstrates our district’s efforts to always be open and transparent in its financial practices.”

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, presented by GFOA, was presented in recognition of the district’s fiscal year 2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the award recognizes government organizations that prepare comprehensive annual financial reports that evidence the spirit of transparency and full disclosure. The award was presented to the school system’s Accounting Services Department.

ASBO’s Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting award was also presented in recognition of the fiscal year 2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. It signifies that the school system’s financial operations are credible and certifies the integrity and technical competence of its business staff. The award was presented to the school system’s Accounting Services Department.

The Achievement of Excellence in Procurement, presented by NPI, is given to school districts that exhibit dedication and commitment to excellence in procurement.

This award marks the third year in a row and the 11th year overall that the Fulton County Schools System has been recognized. Fulton County Schools is one of only 10 government agencies in Georgia and one of only 23 school districts in the United States to receive the award. The award was presented to the school system’s Contracting Department.

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