For the 20th consecutive year, as a testament to Waubonsee's diligence and skills in financial stewardship, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded the college a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2018. This is a prestigious national award recognizing conformance with the highest standards for preparation of state and local government financial reports.
Waubonsee also received the GFOA Award for Best Practices in Community College Budgeting for fiscal year 2018. This award is presented to community colleges demonstrating a budget process aligned with the GFOA best practice recommendations. Waubonsee previously received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for fiscal years 2014-2017.