Cherokee County Wins Prestigious Financial Award Cherokee County is now a Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) Triple Crown Winner. This designation recognizes governments who have received GFOA’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award, and Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for a fiscal year. Cherokee County earned the prestigious designation for the 2020 fiscal year (Oct. 1, 2019-Sept. 30, 2020).The county Finance Department provides financial reporting, advice, and performance measurement to manage Cherokee County’s financial resources while facilitating the cost-effective funding of agencies, departments, and elected officials. Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Marquis said the recognition is reflective of the staff’s time, effort, and knowledge in managing county finances.