Kyrene Elementary School District has received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 29th consecutive year. The certificate is considered the highest recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting. The district was honored for its comprehensive annual financial report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
Chris Herrmann, Kyrene Chief Financial Officer and Associate Superintendent, stated, “We are proud to have a long-standing history of clear financial reporting. This award and Kyrene’s track record of earning it is a testament to our commitment to our community members to be transparent in how we spend every dollar we receive. I congratulate and thank our Finance team, led by Director Brian Lockery, for their tireless dedication to this work.”
The GFOA established the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program in 1945 to promote transparency and full disclosure among state and local governments. The Kyrene report was reviewed by an impartial panel and met the program’s high standards.
Superintendent Laura Toenjes said, “Kyrene’s Finance team has once again been recognized for their dedication and excellence with this award. This recognition reflects the high standards we uphold in managing our district’s resources. I am incredibly proud of their consistent hard work and commitment to financial transparency and accountability.”
Kyrene’s Finance department, led by Herrmann and Finance Director Brian Lockery, manages functions including accounting, purchasing, payroll, financial reporting, budget control, food services, school meal programs, Medicaid, property control, and auditing.
