SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Finance Department has been awarded the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for the 14th consecutive year, recognizing their outstanding work on the comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR).
This honor represents the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, marking a significant accomplishment for our County and its management.
The report was judged by an impartial panel to meet the program’s high standards, showcasing a “spirit of full disclosure” and effectively communicating Johnston County’s financial story. This award reflects the department’s continued dedication, having earned this recognition in 1993-1994 and then again from 2010-2024. The GFOA serves approximately 17,500 government finance professionals across the U.S. and Canada, with offices in Chicago and Washington, D.C.
The team primarily responsible for preparing the award-winning CAFR is pictured from left to right: Chad McLamb, Deborah Fields, Robin Hartley, Fay Benavidez, Kathy Kyle, April Wilkinson, Martha Lasater, Pam Radford, and Tyson Radford.
