Ready to showcase excellence in government finance? GFOA's Awards for Excellence in Government Finance recognize innovative programs - contributions to the practice of government finance that exemplify outstanding financial management. The awards stress practical, documented work that offers leadership to the profession and promotes improved public finance. Entries may be submitted for consideration in one of the following Award for Excellence categories: -Creative Solution to Common Challenge -Exceptionally Well Implemented GFOA Best Practice The free application deadline is August 16. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dqXrcwH. #GFOA #localgov #leadership #bestpractices
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Government Administration
Chicago, IL 32,186 followers
The purpose of GFOA is to enhance & promote the professional management of government for the public benefit.
About us
Government Finance Officers Association is the premier association for public-sector finance professionals in the United States and Canada. Founded in 1906, GFOA has more than 19,000 members at all levels of government that look to GFOA as the gold standard for identifying, developing, and communicating leading practices in government financial management. As a non-profit organization, GFOA’s mission is to enhance and promote the professional management of governments for the public benefit by identifying and developing financial policies and practices and promoting them through education, training, and leadership.
- Website
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http://www.gfoa.org
External link for Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1906
- Specialties
- Auditing, Accounting, and Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Debt Management, Economic Development, Treasury and Investment Management, Pension and Benefit Administration, Technology - ERP Systems, Public Sector Process Improvement, Accounting, Capital Planning, Financial Reporting, and Performance Management
Locations
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Primary
203 N LaSalle Street Suite 2700
Chicago, IL 60601, US
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1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Suite 309
Washington, DC 20004, US
Employees at Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Updates
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Meet Our Members: Kelly Munroe is the chief deputy treasurer for Pinal County, Arizona. She recently talked to us about technology innovations, customer service, her untraditional career path, and the importance of mentoring and engagement at GFOA. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e4KwffsR #GFOA #localgov #leadership
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The typical government budgeting process spans many months, and individuals from all departments and levels of the organization participate. Join this eLearning course, August 6 – 8 to learn all aspects of the budget process, including establishing a vision and priorities, engaging with the public, developing the annual budget, maintaining relationships, and monitoring the budget throughout the year. To register, visit https://lnkd.in/dvhXB2X6. #GFOA #localgov
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Kathryn Kruger is school district business manager at Alfred-Almond Central School in New York. She started her CPFO journey looking to continue developing her knowledge of public finance and to keeper herself professionally motivated. "I believe it is an important certification to add to my qualifications, and it has provided me with the exact training I needed the most, whether working in a village, a city or a school district," she says. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/epAmAuZH #GFOA #localgov #CPFO #leadership #certification
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What projects in your community were #BuiltByBonds? GFOA needs your help as we, along with our partners in the Public Finance Network, ramp up for the impending tax reform debate in the next Congress. Now is the time to start sharing examples and making the case for the preservation and enhancement of tax-exempt municipal bonds. To do this, over the next several weeks, we are collecting examples of projects from congressional districts across the country that were either wholly or partially financed using tax-exempt municipal bonds. Share your projects with us at https://lnkd.in/gS2i4_rv #GFOA #localgov #muniland #publicfinance
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The deadline to apply for GFOA’s standing committees is coming up fast. We hope you’ll consider contributing your experience and knowledge to our entire membership. GFOA's six standing committees typically meet twice each year and develop best practices, advisories, and policy statements for the approval of the Executive Board and membership. The application deadline is July 26. Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/eAJs_9m. #GFOA #localgov #leadership
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Want to catch up on GFOA's research while you work? Now you can with GFOA Audio Insights. Just like a podcast, you can listen to a recording of various research reports. The first one we're making available is Breaking the Law of Triviality. Many budget officers have experienced lengthy debates over minor expenses like office supplies, followed by swift approval of large capital projects. This common issue, known as Parkinson's Law of Triviality or bike-shedding, highlights the need to understand and address why it happens. Listen now at https://lnkd.in/eC9umyGZ or subscribe to GFOA wherever you get your podcasts. #GFOA #localgov #research #podcast
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While organizations can structure finance and procurement in many different ways, they all share one need: the two functions must be aligned and working together. In the latest issue of Government Finance Review, we highlight 10 steps that all governments can take to improve the coordination between finance and procurement while improving organization-wide culture, accountability, transparency, and the ability to get results and serve the community. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ebafyVxg #GFOA #localgov #procurement #publicfinance
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GFOA's Best Practices Forum begins in a little over two weeks. Did you know that we have approved over 200 best practice statements that serve as the foundation for financial management practices for all governments to implement? Join us virtually, July 29–August 2, as presenters highlight over 20 individual best practices and provide the latest information on current trends, implementation considerations, and essential practices. Earn up to 18 CPE credits. Register: https://lnkd.in/dAWpA5iV #GFOA #localgov #bestpractice #publicfinance
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Registration is open! GFOA's GAAP Update is the premier online governmental accounting event of the year. During this year's program on November 14, we'll highlight last-minute pointers being implemented now, including GASB 100, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections and GASB 101, Compensated absences, plus key updates on the upcoming implementations of GASB 102, GASB 103, the anticipated GASB 104, and much more. Register by October 11 to save! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/emD4BChQ #GFOA #localgov #GAAP #GASB #accounting #publicfinance
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