AICPA announces three outstanding CPAs in Government Award.

Three AICPA members have been honored with the 2006 Outstanding CPA in Government Award. The awards recognize CPAs working in the federal, state and local levels of government who have made significant contributions to the increased efficiency and effectiveness of government organizations and to the growth and enhancement of the profession.

The awards were presented by AICPA Chair Leslie Murphy at the Institute's 23rd Annual National Governmental Accounting and Auditing Update Conference. This is the first year the AICPA has selected a winner at all three levels of government. In prior years, one award was granted each year on a rotating basis among the different levels of government.

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