Presentation of Financial Reporting Awards

Original title: The Honorable Scott Franklin, United States House of Representatives, to present the Government Finance Officers’ Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement Awards for Financial Reporting for the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the 2024 Popular Annual Financial Report to Stacy M. Butterfield, CPA, Clerk and Comptroller. He will present the GFOA Distinguished Budget Award for 2024 to Commissioner Martha Santiago, Ed.D, Chairman, Board of County Commissioners.

June 16, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This agenda item recognizes the county's receipt of professional awards for its 2024 financial reporting and budget transparency, which are standard benchmarks for government accounting practices.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Stacy M. Butterfield

The Clerk and Comptroller is the official recipient of the financial reporting awards.

Martha Santiago

The Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners is the official recipient of the budget award.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 16, 2026.

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Summary

U.S. Representative Scott Franklin will present three financial reporting and budgeting awards from the Government Finance Officers’ Association (GFOA) to county officials during a Board of County Commissioners meeting.

Key Facts

Representative Scott Franklin will present the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
Representative Scott Franklin will present the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for the 2024 Popular Annual Financial Report.
Representative Scott Franklin will present the GFOA Distinguished Budget Award for 2024.
Stacy M. Butterfield, Clerk and Comptroller, is the designated recipient of the financial reporting awards.
Commissioner Martha Santiago, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, is the designated recipient of the budget award.
The presentation is scheduled for the Board of County Commissioners meeting on April 23, 2026.

Why It Matters

This agenda item recognizes the county's receipt of professional awards for its 2024 financial reporting and budget transparency, which are standard benchmarks for government accounting practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are these awards for?

The awards recognize the county's adherence to high standards in financial reporting and budget presentation as determined by the Government Finance Officers’ Association.

Does this change county taxes or services?

No, this is a ceremonial recognition of existing financial reporting practices and does not change county policy, taxes, or services.

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Connected Entities

personStacy M. Butterfield“Clerk and Comptroller receiving the financial reporting awards”Map →

personMartha Santiago“Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners receiving the budget award”Map →

personScott Franklin“United States House of Representatives member presenting the awards”Map →

organizationBoard of County Commissioners“The governing body hosting the presentation”Map →

organizationGovernment Finance Officers’ Association“Issuing body for the financial reporting and budget awards”Map →

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