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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3/17/2026 For more information contact: Michele Mark Levine, Director/TSC Phone: (312) 977-9700 Fax: (312) 977-4806 Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] (Chicago, Illinois)—Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Dawson County for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. The report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the report. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) advances excellence in government finance by providing best practices, professional development, resources, and practical research for more than 25,000 members and the communities they serve.