Karina Costantini, who works with Gainesville’s Community Service Center, was recognized with Level I certification through the Carl Vinson Institute of Government’s financial management training program for pursuing professional development in governmental finance, accounting and budgeting. Level I certification requires finance officers to participate in 108 hours of instruction on public finance. Costantini was among 15 statewide to earn Level I or Level II Local Finance Officer Certification in the third quarter.