The Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International has awarded Lamar Consolidated Independent School District its Certificate of Excellence (COE) in Financial Reporting for meeting or exceeding the program’s high standards for financial reporting and accountability.  

The District was recognized for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the 2019 fiscal year. This is Lamar CISD’s 20th consecutive year of earning this designation.

The COE award confirms the school business office’s commitment to financial accountability and transparency. Recognition through the COE program can help facilitate bond ratings and promotes a high level of financial reporting.

ASBO International, founded in 1910, is a professional organization of 5,000 members that provides programs and services to promote the highest standards of school business management practices, professional growth and the effective use of education resources.

To learn more about ASBO’s COE program, visit asbointl.org/COE.