CCBC earns Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Aug 02, 2023 | by Lisa Harlow | 443.840.4668 (office) | 443.610.3246 (cell)
The Government Finance Officers Association recently awarded the Community College of Baltimore County with a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. This certificate is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.“It is an honor to be recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association for our comprehensive annual financial report for the 25th consecutive year,” said CCBC President Sandra Kurtinitis. “Our finance staff has put in a tremendous amount of hard work, and we are so proud of this prestigious recognition year after year.”
According to the GFOA, the association established the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program (CAFR Program) in 1945. Its purpose is to recognize individual governments that go beyond the minimum requirements of generally accepted accounting principles to prepare comprehensive annual financial reports that evidence the spirit of transparency and full disclosure.
Reports submitted to the CAFR Program have been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR.
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) advances excellence in government finance by providing best practices, professional development, resources, and practical research for more than 21,000 members and the communities they serve.
About the Community College of Baltimore County (www.ccbcmd.edu)
Since 1957, CCBC has opened the doors to accessible, affordable, high-quality education empowering generations of area residents to transform their lives and the lives of others. Each year, nearly 50,000 students enroll at the college’s main campuses, extension centers and online to make their starts, earn degrees, launch and build careers. CCBC offers the region’s most expansive selection of degree, certificate and workplace certification programs that prepare students for transfer, job entry and career advancement in such industries as business, education, health care, information technology, cybersecurity, construction, and transportation. Designated as the “Best Community College” among the Maryland Daily Record’s 2022 Reader Rankings, CCBC is also nationally recognized as a leader in innovative learning strategies and among the nation’s top associate degree producers.
