About The reports and official documents provided on this page are intended to give the reader more information about the status of Howard County’s finances. The information is organized by Audits, Bonds, Investment Policies and Reports. Department of Finance Financial Information Bonds Official Statements, Credit Ratings, Municipal Advisor Disclosure, Debt Management Policy, and Tax Increment Financings Finance Audits Annual Comprehensive Financial Report – ACFR, Popular Annual Financial Report - PAFR, Annual Single Audits of Federal Grant Expenditures, and Audits of the General Employees and Police and Fire Employees Retirement Plans Investment Policy & Reports Most Recent Investment Report and Investment Policy.