Danville treasurer’s office earns state accreditation

The Office Accreditation program is a voluntary professional certificate program that requires annual renewal and is overseen by the Treasurers’ Association of Virginia. Seventy-seven treasurer’s offices received accreditation this year.

While it is not required for any treasurer’s office to be accredited, receiving accreditation acknowledges that the office meets the statewide best practices for performance in treasury management.

As part of the accreditation process, offices must successfully pass an outside audit with no findings of material weakness.

The rigorous accreditation process also requires proof of continuing education, such as completion of an ethics course by the treasurer (or a principal officer) and educational requirements for all staff. Accredited offices are required to have written policies in place addressing areas such as personnel, customer service, and delinquent collections.

“All of these offices represent the high standards of excellence and integrity that our Association is dedicated to maintaining,” states Bonnie Dickson, President of the Treasurers’ Association. “We are honored to recognize the commitment and hard work of the 77 offices that have attained accreditation this year, as they exemplify the quality and professionalism that we strive for in our field.”

About the Treasurers’ Association

The Treasurers’ Association of Virginia has 180 active members across Virginia’s cities, counties, and towns. Their goal is to utilize education and networking to raise professionalism and fiscal leadership in Virginia’s treasurers and their staffs. The association hosts multiple classes and conferences to support its members and enable offices to stay current in practices and standards. Members adhere to a strict code of ethics and to the highest standards of performance as they seek to administer faithfully the funds entrusted to them by the citizens of Virginia. For more information, visit www.vatreas.org.