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St. Bernard Parish Public Schools Rewarded for Accountability and Fiscal Integrity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Alexis Pritchard
Date: 10/06/2022
Phone: (504) 301-2000
Email: alexis.pritchard@sbpsb.org
St. Bernard Parish Public Schools Rewarded for Accountability and Fiscal Integrity
For nearly 30 years, the district has received the highest forms of recognition in governmental accounting
Chalmette, LA - In another testament to the good work taking place under the leadership of the St. Bernard School Board, the St. Bernard Parish Public School System has been awarded Certificates of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) for its annual comprehensive financial report — the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting.
The St. Bernard Parish Public School System has received this recognition every year for the past 29 years, and Superintendent Doris Voitier attributes it to the hard work and dedication of the district’s Department of Business Services. She credits the team, led by Chief Financial Officer David Fernandez, for these ongoing accolades.
“Fernandez and our team do an exceptional job leading our district in all of our financial efforts. This is a tremendous accomplishment for our district and his office,” Voitier said.
School Board President Clifford Englande said financial transparency is crucial to the public trust.
“At a time when there is so much misinformation being circulated, it is really gratifying to have our work recognized time and time again by impartial and professional organizations,” Englande said. “Our district is responsible for the fiscal integrity of all funds, and we are so grateful to Superintendent Voitier and her staff for their incredible and ongoing efforts. We are truly blessed to have such a strong team in place in an area so critical to our daily operations."
Fernandez said he is grateful for his team’s professionalism and expertise, as the attainment of these certificates and awards represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.
“Our district is responsible for millions of dollars of revenue,” Fernandez said. “Whether the funds are federal, state, or local, it’s critical that we account for every dollar. This recognition validates the good work taking place and is a testament to what accountability truly means. We look forward to continuing the good work that has become a hallmark of our business department.”
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