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17.

Meeting Date:	05/08/2012
County Auditor
Submitted For:	David U. Flores	Submitted By:	David Dukes, County Auditor
Department:	County Auditor
Agenda Category:	Regular Agenda Items

Information

Agenda Item

Discuss and take appropriate action on Recognizing the Receipt of the Texas Comptroller Leadership Circle Gold Member Award for the third consecutive year.

Background

Williamson County, again this year, received the highest distinction from the Comptroller of Public Accounts that recognizes local governments that are striving to meet a high standard for financial transparency online. "Gold" highlights those entities that are setting the bar with their transparency efforts.

Requirements Include:
-Presentation of current CAFR and at least the 2 previous years.
-Transparency web page accessible from the home page which will link the user to the various departments concerned with financial transparency.
-Easy to access financial documents for at least the previous 3 years.
-Payment descriptions must be included within the payment registers.
-Visual representation of financial data - charts or graphs that make the financial data more easily understood by the public.

Williamson County received 19 out of a possible 20 points. This award is good for one year and must be re-applied for each year meeting revised and improved criteria.

Questions may be directed to Julie Kiley in the Auditor's Office. 512/943-1552 or jkiley@wilco.org.

Fiscal Impact

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount

Attachments
Letter from Susan Combs State Comptroller
2012 Gold Leadership Circle Award

Form Review

Inbox	Reviewed By	Date
County Judge Exec Asst.	Wendy Coco	05/01/2012 03:48 PM
Form Started By: ddukes		Started On: 04/27/2012 09:38 AM
Final Approval Date: 05/01/2012