The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada has awarded Linn County the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for its Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. This is the 35th consecutive year Linn County has received this recognition for its ACFR and the 26th consecutive year Linn County has received this recognition for its PAFR.

The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting. The award signifies that Linn County demonstrates full disclosure of its finances.

The 12-page PAFR is a shorter, less technical summary of Linn County’s financial condition compared to the 100-plus page ACFR. The PAFR gives residents easy-to-understand financial information and highlights Linn County’s accomplishments and major initiatives of the past year. Linn County produces the PAFR as part of its ongoing commitment to keep residents informed about the County’s finances and to be accountable for the receipt and expenditure of public funds.

A panel of judges reviews each report and evaluates them based on a set of industry standards.

Linn County earned the Triple Crown Medallion by achieving all three GFOA awards for fiscal year 2023: the Certification of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, the Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award, and the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.

These awards reflect the County’s commitment to maintaining excellence in financial management and accountability to taxpayers, which is part of Linn County’s strategic plan.

Copies of Linn County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Popular Annual Financial Report, and annual budget are available on Linn County’s website or by calling 319-892-5000.