STAFF REPORTS
Chino Valley – The Chino Valley Fire District recently received the biannual District of Distinction accreditation by the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF) for the third time, in recognition of their sound fiscal management policies and practices in all District operations. The Fire District was the very first one of its kind to receive this accreditation in 2008.
To obtain reaccreditation, the Fire District met a list of requirements that included established policies and procedures, continued education and implemented financial and audit standards. Additional requirements included transparency efforts such as posting scheduled meeting agendas on the Fire District website, as well as current budget and financial audits. The District’s Board of Directors and executive staff were also required to complete additional training in public governance, ethics, and harassment prevention training.
“We are committed to serving the Chino Valley with integrity and transparency while offering exceptional customer service,” said Fire Chief Tim Shackelford. “The Board of Directors and Fire District are honored to have received reaccreditation as a District of Distinction and look forward to continuing to protect and serve the Chino Valley in a fiscally responsible manner.”
The SDLF provides an independent audit review of the last three years of a district’s operations to ensure prudent fiscal practices. The committee members that review the audits are volunteers from the special district community, including district controllers, directors of finance and certified general managers.
The District of Distinction Accreditation is one of the most prestigious local government awards in California, recognizing the District’s commitment to good governance as well as ethical and sound operating practices.
SDLF is an independent, non-profit organization formed to promote good governance and best practices among California’s special districts through certification, accreditation and other recognition programs.
