Adams County recognizes finance team’s national awards; commissioners note budget scale and transparency

At the start of its Sept. 9 meeting, the Adams County Board of County Commissioners recognized the Budget and Finance Department for multiple national awards from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).

Mark Kluth, budget manager, presented the recognitions on behalf of interim Budget and Finance Director Mark Osborne. Kluth said the county received the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its 2024 comprehensive annual financial report (Adams County’s 43rd time receiving that certificate), the Popular Annual Financial Reporting award (the first time the county has received that award) and the Distinguished Budget Presentation award (the county’s 35th time receiving that recognition). He said the county was one of 17 Colorado governments to receive all three awards in a single year.

Commissioners thanked the finance team for producing clear and transparent reports. Commissioner Henson said safeguarding taxpayer dollars and transparency are essential to county work. Commissioner Pinter said accurate budgeting is foundational to maintaining public safety, parks, health and other county services. Interim leadership and commissioners noted the county’s budget is “just under $800,000,000” and mentioned the county’s tracking of American Rescue Plan Act funds (staff referenced approximately $101,000,000 in ARPA‑related amounts in the budget discussion).

County leadership invited finance staff and other employees to join commissioners for a photo and public acknowledgment after the next proclamation on the agenda.

This item was presented for recognition and did not require a formal board vote recorded on the meeting minutes beyond the acknowledgment and photos.