The Children’s Fund of San Mateo County needs help providing approximately 1,000 children with new backpacks and school supplies in time for the new school year. “Low-income and foster children need our help to ensure they start the school year prepared and ready to learn,” stated Children’s Fund Coordinator Rebecca Asch. “Every child should have the opportunity to succeed in the classroom and not be held back by circumstances over which they have no control.”

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – Bob Adler, San Mateo County Controller, is pleased to announce the launch of the County of San Mateo’s Open Checkbook, a free public database detailing checks written by County departments and agencies for the first month of the County’s fiscal year (July 2013). From now on, each month’s new checks will be added. It’s the public’s window into County spending. “We are excited to provide this important step in open government to County citizens,” states Controller Adler.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – Controller Bob Adler today released for public review the San Mateo County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013.  The CAFR contains the County’s complete financial statements and other financial information. All of the statements are audited by an independent certified public accountant and provide the public with the confidence that all financial reporting is accurate, open and transparent. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – Controller Bob Adler provides details of the financial health of San Mateo County in a report released today.  The Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) summarizes the essential information contained in the County’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, which was released in October. The PAFR examines the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2013, and provides a look to future challenges and opportunities.  The PAFR provides the following key information: 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – Controller Bob Adler today released for public review the San Mateo County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012.  The CAFR contains the County’s complete financial statements and other financial information. All of the statements are audited by an independent certified public accountant and provide the public with the confidence that all financial reporting is accurate, open and transparent. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – Controller Tom Huening today released for public review the San Mateo County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011. The CAFR contains the County’s complete financial statements and other financial information. All of the statements are audited by an independent certified public accountant and provide the public with the confidence that all financial reporting is accurate, open and transparent.

PRESS RELEASE: 2012 CAFR AWARD  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – San Mateo County Controller Bob Adler reports the Controller’s Office has again been awarded a "Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting" by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. The award is for the County of San Mateo’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – Controller Bob Adler provides details of the financial health of San Mateo County in a report released today.  The 10-page Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) summarizes the essential information contained in the County’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, which was released in November. The PAFR examines the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2012, and provides a look to future challenges and opportunities. 

PRESS RELEASE: 2012 PAFR AWARD  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – Controller Tom Huening provides details of the financial health of San Mateo County in a report released today. The 10-page Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) summarizes the essential information contained in the County’s lengthy Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, which was released earlier this month. The PAFR examines the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2011, and provides a look to the future as the County seeks to