8 Broadcaster Press January 8, 2019 www.broadcasteronline.com Governor Dennis Daugaard Announces Official Poem For Commissioning of USS South Dakota SSN-790 PIERRE, S.D. – In anticipation of the commissioning of the USS South Dakota submarine on Feb. 2 in Groton, Connecticut, Governor Dennis Daugaard is releasing the poem commissioned to honor the vessel and her crew. “I’m proud of those who serve this nation and who will take the proud name of South Dakota across the seas representing and defending all Americans. This poem is a unique way to commemorate the submarine’s commissioning and honor the service of those aboard.” The poem was written by Brian Hagg of Rapid City to commemorate the historic event. “My goal was to honor those who will serve on board the South Dakota. I also want to recognize the proud tradition of Naval service by men and women throughout our state’s history and those Gov. Daugaard Announces The Release Of The Fiscal Year 2018 CAFR that will soon take this great warship to sea” said Hagg. The poem will be read by Mr. Hagg at the event and presented to the crew for display aboard the submarine. Few commissioned vessels have been so honored with an original composition. The nation’s newest attack submarine, USS South Dakota (SSN-790) will be commissioned in the time-honored tradition of the U.S. Navy by “bringing the ship to life” on Feb. 2. In attendance will be past and present state and federal elected officials as well as representatives of Native American tribes, veterans and dignitaries. The USS South Dakota is expected to serve our nation for over 30 years. For more information on the poem or the ship’s commissioning visit SSN790. ORG or contact Ron Hill at 605-381-0258 or ches242001@aol.com. PIERRE, S.D. – The State’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for fiscal year 2018 is now available for the public to review. The South Dakota Bureau of Finance and Management (BFM) made the report public today, meeting its goal of a December release. “The employees of BFM, the Department of Legislative Audit (DLA), and the accounting offices of all state departments have once again succeeded in the early completion of this year’s CAFR. When I took office, we established a goal of completing the CAFR before December 31 of each year. Over time the CAFR has been issued earlier and earlier. This year’s completion marks the third year in a row that the CAFR has been issued before December 31, and we have the hardworking employees of the State to thank for this accomplishment,” Gov. Dennis Daugaard said. The annual report includes the state government’s complete financial statements for the primary government and its component units. 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Also contained in the report is information about the State’s economic conditions and outlook, the profile of the government, major initiatives, and a financial analysis of the State’s funds. A discussion of those topics can be found in the “Letter of Transmittal” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis”. Highlights from the fiscal year 2018 CAFR include: •The State’s total net position increased by $293.3 million. •The combined ending balance of the General Fund Budget Reserve and the General Revenue Replacement Fund was $176.4 million, an increase of $11.1 million. •The State has maintained its AAA public issuer rating from Standard & Poor’s, Fitch Ratings, and Moody’s for the past two consecutive fiscal years. This represents the highest rating possible from all three bond rating agencies. 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