10-16-26 Douglas County Earns National Award For Financial Reporting (Photo) - 10/15/26
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 15, 2026
A 38-YEAR TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE
Douglas County Earns National Award for Financial Reporting
(Douglas County, Ore.) Douglas County Commissioners Tom Kress, Chris Boice, and Tim Freeman are pleased to announce that Douglas County has once again received the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (COA) by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada.
“People should know that achieving this level of excellence isn’t easy. It reflects our staff’s constant commitment to accuracy, attention to detail, and the highest professional standards,” stated Commissioner Chris Boice. “Dan and his staff work diligently to ensure our financial information is accurate, transparent and meets the highest standards. We appreciate their continued commitment to excellence and congratulate the entire team on once again earning this distinguished national recognition.”
According to GFOA, “The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.” The award recognizes Douglas County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and marks an extraordinary 38 consecutive years that Douglas County’s Management and Finance Department has earned this national recognition. A copy of the ACFR report is available on the Douglas County website at https://douglascountyor.gov/620/ACFR.
“It’s important to us as Commissioners that we can stand in front of any group of people and know that public funds are being spent and reported correctly,” remarked Commissioner Freeman.
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting was presented to Dan Wilson, Douglas County Chief Financial Officer, and the County’s Management and Finance Department. The Commissioners have entrusted Dan and his dedicated team with the responsibility of preparing the County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
“It is my privilege to receive this award. This is not an industry program where you just pay a fee and get an award. There is very stringent review and audit process that is carried out each and every year. The review process contains over 900 items which we have to comply by in order to receive this prestigious award. It has been the priority of our Board of Commissioners, as well as myself to not only perform the bare minimum in financial reporting, but to achieve the highest standard of reporting,” stated Dan Wilson, Douglas County Chief Financial Officer.
The ACFR was 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 ACFR. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), founded in 1906, represents public finance officials throughout the United States and Canada. The association's more than 28,000 members are federal, state/provincial, and local finance officials deeply involved in planning, financing, and implementing thousands of governmental operations in each of their jurisdictions. GFOA's mission is to advance excellence in public finance. GFOA advances excellence in government finance by providing best practices, professional development, resources, and practical research for more than 28,000 members and the communities they serve. For more information about GFOA, visit https://www.gfoa.org/.
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Media Contact: Tamara Howell, Chief Public Information Officer | Douglas County Public Affairs Office | Office: (541) 957-4896 | Email: tamara.howell@douglascountupr.gov. Copy of certificate attached.
