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County Connections - February 2024 |
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San Juan County Earns Triple Crown and State Award for Financial Excellence
San Juan County has earned the highest awards for financial accountability, being recognized at a statewide and nationwide level.
Last Thursday in Santa Fe, San Juan County staff members and commissioners were presented with the large county Audit and Accountability Award for fiscal year 2021 by New Mexico State Auditor Joseph Maestas. This is the sixth time San Juan County has earned the distinction. Audit and Accountability Awards serve to recognize excellence in audit results, timely audit reports, and clean findings. A good audit reflects a county’s strong finance department, elected officials, and management. San Juan County is one of 10 New Mexico counties to receive the award this year.
Additionally, San Juan County has been recognized on a national level with the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for fiscal year 2022, Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award for fiscal year 2022, as well as the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the fiscal year 2023. This is the 17th consecutive year the County has earned a Certificate of Excellence, 3rd consecutive Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award, and 15th consecutive budget presentation award.
The combination of the three awards makes San Juan County a GFOA Triple Crown winner for the third year in a row.
To receive these awards, San Juan County satisfied all accounting and reporting standards while following all nationally recognized reporting guidelines. Each submission is adjudicated by a team of financial professionals.
The awards all mean that San Juan County is adhering to the highest standards of accounting practice and oversight of spending taxpayer dollars. It is a reflection of collective dedication and hard work within the Finance department, and through all parts of the agency, to ensure that the County’s records are accurate, reliable, and reported fairly.
![finance 2](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/NMSANJUANCTY/2024/01/8863720/5224841/p1023820_crop.jpg) Left to right: San Juan County Manager Mike Stark, San Juan County Commissioner Terri Fortner, San Juan County Chief Financial Officer Kim Martin, San Juan County Deputy County Manager Steven Saavedra, New Mexico State Auditor Joseph Maestas.
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Monday, February 19- President's Day (County offices Closed)
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Tuesday, February 20- San Juan County Commission Meeting
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Adult Detention Earns Accreditation
The San Juan County Adult Detention Center has been reaccredited by the Adult Detention Professional Standards Council, and has held accreditation since 2013. Accreditation lasts a three-year term.
The Certificate of Reaccreditation is awarded to county detention facilities that continue to meet or exceed best practice standards in detention, as developed and approved by the ADPSC. There are over 200 standards that must be followed with policy, procedure, and documentation including observed practices. To date, only 10 counties have attained accreditation status.
It is a lot of hard work just to do the job, but the folks at the ADC are going above and beyond to make sure that the facility is a safe place for detainees.
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County Commission Meetings
Did you know that the San Juan County meets most first and third Tuesdays of the month at the County Administration Building in Aztec? Meetings are at 4:00 pm and open to the public. See this year's schedule here.
Even if you can't make it to the meeting, they are live streamed on YouTube, and you can watch them any time.
The Commission agendas are posted online at least 3 days ahead of time, you can even subscribe to get the agenda in your inbox!
Stay informed and involved in your local government!
Hot Topics
So far this year, we have been busy, not just calls, but with graduation and awards!
First off, congratulations goes to the newest group of Firefighters to join the ranks of SJCFR! 12 people graduated from fire academy and were sworn in on January 5. Fire academy is quite the time commitment, but with their determination, and support from family and friends, all graduated and are now serving with San Juan County Fire & Rescue. Way to go!
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![Fire Grad](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/NMSANJUANCTY/2024/01/8900767/5224843/p1023647_crop.jpg) We also held the annual Awards Banquet to honor the folks reaching major milestones in their service to SJCFR. We celebrated milestones totaling 270 collective years of service to the department and our communities! Members celebrated 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 40 years of service, the dedication of these men and women is amazing!
In addition to years of service, we recognized the best and brightest that the department has. Each and every member is important to the operation, and we can't thank them all enough.
SJCSO Spot
In a recent collaboration with the Navajo Police Department, Jessica Miller, a dedicated member of the San Juan County Sheriff's Office, assisted with interviews for the Navajo Police Department's SORNA (Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act) Registrant position.
As the overseer of SORNA Registration for the San Juan County Sheriff's Office, Jessica played a pivotal role in highlighting compliance and safety standards during the interview process. Her professionalism, expertise, and dedication to the shared mission of public safety were evident throughout this collaborative effort.
The San Juan County Sheriff's Office expresses its gratitude to Jessica Miller for her exceptional contribution and her pivotal role in fostering positive relationships with neighboring agencies.
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San Juan County is Hiring!
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Are you looking for a fulfilling career where you can Build A Stronger Community?
See our current openings at SJCounty.net/jobs |
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