Sussex County wins 22nd award for excellence in financial reporting

Georgetown, Del., Aug. 13, 2024: Sussex County is bringing home gold once again.

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada, based in Chicago, this month awarded the County its Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 2023 comprehensive annual financial report. The award is among the highest forms of recognition for governmental accounting and financial reporting.

This is the 22^nd year in row that Sussex County has earned the top honor.

The award is an acknowledgment of Sussex County's comprehensive annual financial report, which was judged by an impartial panel to meet the association's high standards. The document includes the County's annual audit, showing assets, liabilities, equity, revenues and expenses. It also contains information about county demographics and the local economy. That information helps those reviewing the report - such as investors - to better gauge the County's financial condition.

"Sussex County is proud to be recognized once again for earning the respect of our financial peers, and proud to represent the taxpayers, who have entrusted us to be the best possible stewards of their money," County Finance Director Gina A. Jennings said. "Ultimately, this honor is for them, the people we serve.

"This award represents the gold standard in financial reporting, and it is a goal we will continue to strive to meet each and every year," Ms. Jennings said.

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