St. Johns County receives award for financial reporting
The St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller’s Office has been recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting (PAFR), according to Clerk Brandon J. Patty.
“The inaugural PAFR’s release offered additional transparency and accountability of our county government’s finances to the public,” Patty said. “Earning the GFOA’s award on our first-ever PAFR recognizes our work to ensure the document was easy to understand and appealing to readers, which is a testament to our ongoing efforts to meet the high standards of taxpayers and residents in St. Johns County.”
The 2020 PAFR, titled “Tracking Your Tax Dollars: A Guide to St. Johns County’s Finances,” presented St. Johns County’s financial picture in quick snapshots showing how tax dollars are collected and spent, as well as trends on demographics, housing, taxes and more. Unveiled by Patty last fall, the PAFR is a condensed version of the county’s more voluminous 2020 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
Judges review each eligible report and evaluate them for reader appeal, understandability, distribution methods, creativity and other elements.
DePlato joins Florida Head Start Association’s Board of Directors
Episcopal Children’s Services has announced the election of Chief Administrative Officer Temple DePlato to the Florida Head Start Association’s Board of Directors.
DePlato was elected to fill the seat of Mary Grace Romo, who was recently promoted to another position. DePlato will serve with 13 other board members, whose mission is to enhance and support the capability of local Head Start programs in the delivery of high-quality services for children and families in the state of Florida.
DePlato brings her skills in Human Resources, organizational management and early learning expertise to the FHSA board, along with vast knowledge of the North and Central Florida communities. She has served Episcopal Children’s Services in a variety of roles over the past 15 years.
Temple’s 18-month term begins immediately with the first Board of Directors meeting on July 19.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
