For the Public
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Assurance and validation of well-administered services in accord with approved professional practices
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Potential for external financial support and savings to the public
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External recognition of a quality governmental service
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Holds and agency accountable to the public and ensures responsiveness to meet their needs
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Improves customer and quality services
For the Agency
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Public and political recognition
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Increased efficiency and evidence of accountability
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Answers the question, "How are we doing?" through extensive self evaluation
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Identifies areas for improvement by comparing an agency against national standards of best practice
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Enhances staff teamwork and pride by engaging all staff in the process
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Creates an environment for regular reviews of operations, policies, and procedures and promotes continual improvement
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Forces written documentation of policies and procedures
The department became the 47th accredited department of the estimated 4,000 parks and recreation departments nationwide and the 1st in New England.