Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson has earned a designation for excellence in financial operations.
“The Legacy Award is one of the highest achievements the Florida Tax Collector’s Association can award a local Tax Collector,” said Florida Tax Collectors Inc. Past-President Diane Nelson of Pinellas County. “The judging process was arduous and included a detailed review of the financial functions of the Tax Collector’s Office. I am very proud to say that Mr. Anderson has earned the designation. He represents the very top echelon of elected officials.”
A judging panel performed a detailed review of the tax collector’s financial records, practices and technology use in considering Anderson for the honor.
Last year, Anderson earned the Excellence in Financial Operations Award after demonstrating proficiency in innovation and automation; a perfect annual audit report; customer Focus; and budgeting.
For the 2014 Legacy Award, Anderson demonstrated that the office had further enhanced its financial operations.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Okaloosa tax collector earns Award for Excellence