Clatsop County Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award (Photo) - 09/26/25

ASTORIA, OR — Clatsop County has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its annual budget.

This award represents a significant achievement and reflects the County’s commitment to the highest principles of government budgeting. To earn the award, Clatsop County’s budget had to meet nationally recognized guidelines and be rated “proficient” in four key categories:

• A policy document

• A financial plan

• An operations guide

• A communications device

“This recognition affirms the County’s dedication to transparent, accountable, and effective financial management,” said Mark Kujala, Chair of the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners. “County staff worked diligently to ensure that our budget not only guides operations but also communicates clearly with the public we serve.”

Clatsop County is among more than 1,900 governments across North America to receive this honor, setting an example of best practices in budgeting.

For more information on the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, visit http://www.gfoa.org.

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