Press Release

(Chicago, Illinois) – Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the County of Suffolk for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. This is the 40th consecutive year that Suffolk has earned such a prestigious award.

According to the GFOA, “The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. The report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive ‘spirit of full disclosure’ to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the report.”

The Honorable John M. Kennedy, Jr. stated, “I am fortunate to have such a committed, extremely knowledgeable and highly professional staff! This recognition of their accomplishments is well deserved. It is an honor for the Suffolk County Comptroller’s Office to receive this award for the 40th year in a row!”