From McHenry County:

McHenry County Wins GFOA Financial Reporting Award

WOODSTOCK, Ill. – McHenry County has again earned national recognition for its excellence in financial reporting.

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has bestowed a Certificate of Achievement on McHenry County for its annual comprehensive financial report for the 2023 fiscal year.

The annual report lists a government’s audited year-end fiscal activities in detail, and the award is the highest recognition the GFOA offers in the area of government accounting and financial reporting.

This is the 26th consecutive year that McHenry County has received the award.

“McHenry County takes transparency and accountability, especially regarding its financial reporting, very seriously, and we are dedicated to ensuring that we are responsible stewards of taxpayer money – this award is recognition of our commitment,” County Board Chairman Mike Buehler, R-Crystal Lake, said.

The GFOA is a nonprofit professional organization that 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.

“This award from the GFOA once again recognizes McHenry County as among the best of the best when it comes to financial reporting,” Chief Financial Officer Kerri Wisz said.

“I am grateful to the dedicated staff members who have helped make this award-winning
report possible over the years.”

You can view the FY 2023 annual comprehensive financial report here.

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