9 November Pinellas Clerk Receives Award Winning Recognition for Financial Reporting November 9, 2018 By Vanessa Castrogiovanni News Archive GFOA, Financial Reporting, CAFR, PAFR, GFOA Award 0 The Pinellas County Clerk’s office was once again recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) with two national awards in government financial reporting. For the 37th consecutive year, the Clerk’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) received the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The Clerk’s Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), known as the Citizens’ Guide to County Finances, also received the association's award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for the 12th consecutive year. "It is a true honor to be recognized by the GFOA with these distinguished awards for our reporting,” said Ken Burke, Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. "Much praise is extended to the hard working employees who diligently compile these important financial reports year after year. Every citizen is encouraged to review the CAFR and PAFR reports as they provide valuable insights regarding the county’s financial health, along with highlights and information on county government.” The PAFR is a brief synopsis of the county’s financial health presented in a user friendly manner. The CAFR is a much more in-depth report that includes all county financial information such as statements, assets, revenues, expenses and tax collections. Both publications contain financial information for the county's 2016-2017 fiscal year, which ran from October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017 and can be found on the Clerk’s website www.mypinellasclerk.org. About GFOA The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), founded in 1906, represents public finance officials throughout the U.S. and Canada. The association's more than 19,000 members are federal, state/provincial, and local finance officials deeply involved in planning, financing, and implementing thousands of governmental operations in each of their jurisdictions. GFOA's mission is to promote excellence in state and local government financial management. To meet the many needs of its members, the organization provides best practice guidance, consulting, networking opportunities, publications including books, e-books, and periodicals, recognition programs, research, and training opportunities for those in the profession. To learn more, visit www.gfoa.org Related Pinellas Clerk's Financial Reporting Received Award Winning Recognition The Pinellas County Clerk's office was once again recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) with two national awards in government financial reporting. Pinellas Clerk Releases 2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Popular Annual Financial Report The Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller released the Citizens' Guide to County Finances (Citizens' Guide), also known as the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) and the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016. Clerk Burke Receives 2016 Presidential Award The Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society (PCOMS) awarded Ken Burke the 2016 Presidential Award for his outstanding leadership as the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. Time is Running Out to Save Big During the Pinellas Clerk’s Start Smart Campaign An abundance of citizens have already taken advantage of the special event hosted by the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller’s office. This community event is set to continue until Friday, March 10, 2017 and it has already helped many citizens reset the past and save a lot of money. New Pinellas Clerk Website is Citizen Focused “Responsive, in more ways than one,” that was the driving force behind the Pinellas Clerk’s newly redesigned website which launched on August 6th. With the new platform, citizens can find the information they need, with less hassle. Pinellas Clerk Permanently Closing Tyrone Branch Office On New Year’s Day 2019 Effective Tuesday, January 1, 2019, the Tyrone Branch Traffic Court and Tyrone Branch Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller’s office located at 1800 66th St. N., St. Petersburg, FL, will be permanently closed due to the Courts Consolidation Project. The Clerk’s Tyrone office closure does not impact other agencies located at the branch, such as the Property Appraiser and Tax Collector, which will remain open. Article
