Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District continues to excel in fiscal transparency, awarded by two organizations

 For the third year in a row, the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District was awarded the Special District Leadership Foundation’s District Transparency Certificate of Excellence and the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. Both awards require years of comprehensive audits and transparent financial reporting to ensure that all expenses are documented and within a balanced budget. These awards are judged by impartial panels to meet the high standards of their programs. The District has consistently excelled at demonstrating a constructive "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its financial story. The Certificate of Achievement from the GFOA is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. “We appreciate the recognition of our work, fiscal transparency is one of the many ways to maintain the trust of the public that we serve” writes Board of Trustees President Tyler Savage. “We appreciate the recognition of our work, as fiscal transparency is critical in earning the trust of the public that we serve” writes Board of Trustees President Tyler Savage. “As recent economic challenges have destabilized various local and national organizations, we understand the importance of fiscal transparency and government stewardship. The District relies on public funding, and we pride ourselves on being strategic and efficient with those funds.” Ensuring there are enough funds to continue to invest in our workforce and the best technology available is a cornerstone of our strategic planning every three years. The District has made several large purchases recently, including an electronic truck that charges a drone that staff use for large marsh treatments. Planning for our future workforce is extremely important, with the growing threat of Aedes aegypti, an aggressive, invasive mosquito species that can transfer pathogens such as dengue, chikungunya, Zika, yellow fever and more. Board President Savage reflects that “combatting Aedes aegypti will require coordination with residents and other local districts, and we cannot do that without trust. Earning two awards for transparency is just one way we show we are dedicated to providing our residents with the best possible service.” For more information about the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District, visit www.mosquitoes.org