Wauconda receives GFOA award

For the fourth consecutive year, the village of Wauconda received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Award for Excellence in Government Finance, recognizing Wauconda's contributions "to the practice of government finance and promotion of public awareness of municipal policies and practices that enhance sound financial management of public resources."

The Certificate of Achievement was established to encourage and assist state and local governments to go beyond the minimum requirements of generally accepted accounting principles to prepare comprehensive annual financial reports that support the spirit of transparency and then to recognize individual governments that succeed in achieving that goal.

"We are extremely proud to have the GFOA recognize our efforts four years in a row," said Mayor Mark F. Knigge. "Under the leadership of Finance Director Zaida Torres we share this recognition for an excellent budget presentation that is meaningful, organized, and of such high standards."

Mayor Knigge continued, "The Certificate of Achievement represents another significant accomplishment by our Village government and its management. This is another step in support of our goal to communicate an accurate, well-rounded picture of our community."