Oakton
Community College has been honored for its financial reporting by the
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada
(GFOA).
Oakton
Community College received the Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual
financial report for fiscal year 2007. This certificate represents the
highest possible form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting
and financial reporting. An Award of Financial Reporting Achievement
was awarded to George Chirempes, vice president for business and finance
at Oakton.
Oakton's
comprehensive annual financial report was judged by an impartial panel
to have met the highest standards, including the demonstration of a
constructive "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its
financial picture and motivate potential users to read the document.
The GFOA, a nonprofit professional organization of more than 15,000
members, promotes the professional management of governmental financial
resources.