For the 19th consecutive year, Mason PUD 3 has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association.
“Our theme for the report was ‘Leading the Way’, which is exactly what we strive to do at PUD 3,” Manager Annette Creekpaum said. “Our team of experts work to stay ahead of the curve to ensure that we provide our customers with the best possible services.”
The report was judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes a “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story, according to a news release by GFOA.
The PUD is both a diamond-level Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) in Washington State, and a “Smart Energy Provider,” as designated by the American Public Power Association.
Mason PUD 3 includes about 600 square miles of service territory, with around 36,000 electricity customers. PUD 3 also operates a wholesale fiber optic telecommunications network, which supports the operation of its electric distribution services.
The International Government Finance Officers Association is an international nonprofit professional association serving more than 20,000 government finance professionals.
McHargue named Mason PUD 3 Board President
In a Jan. 9 board meeting, Commissioner Jeff McHargue (District 3) was elected to serve as president of the Mason PUD 3 board of commissioners. He has served as a commissioner since 2022.