San Mateo County coast most at risk in state to sea level rise

Bay City News A regional or countywide flood protection district dedicated to sea-level disaster preparations should be assembled immediately, recommended a group of nearly 400 people who packed a College of San Mateo auditorium Monday.  For full article, visit San Mateo County coast most at risk in state to sea level rise

Sea Level Rise Conference To Focus On Impacts To San Mateo County

Congresswoman Jackie Speier, Assemblyman Rich Gordon and San Mateo County Supervisor Dave Pine invite members of the public to attend the “Meeting the Challenges of Sea Level Rise in San Mateo County” conference on Monday, December 9, 2013, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the College of San Mateo Theater, Building 3, 1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd in San Mateo.

San Mateo County Controller Publishes Open Checkbook

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.

Controller Releases Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)

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. 

San Mateo County Controller Releases Popular Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2013

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: