Board of Education Is Recognized for Financial Reporting

Jasper County Board of Education was awarded the Award of Distinction for Excellent Financial Reporting by the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts on May 17.

Assistant accountant Sissy Mason, Finance Director Anne Harrison, and Accounts payable Emily Beasley are pictured above with the award. Not pictured is Gary Jenkins, personnel/payroll coordinator.

This award was established to recognize excellence in financial reporting and controls. It encourages governmental organizations to go beyond the minimum requirements of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and recognizes individual organizations that are successful in achieving this goal.

This award was created in 2014 and is presented to organizations that submit quality financial statements and supporting documentation in a timely manner. To receive this award, the organization’s annual financial report must also be free of any significant deficiencies or material weaknesses, comply with all Transparency in Government requirements, and be given an unmodified audit opinion.