Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)

Ready for a little optimism? Our new three-part webinar series is designed to enhance your professional skills and well-being in the finance field. From cultivating a positive mindset to fostering team collaboration and building strong relationships with stakeholders, this series has something for everyone! ?? Webinar Series Overview: 1?? Cultivating Inner Spirit: Harnessing Optimism for Personal Growth in Finance – Oct 3 | 1 CPE 2?? Building Team Spirit: Fostering Collaboration and Trust in Your Finance Office – Oct 22 | 1 CPE 3?? Forming Relationships Outside the Finance Office: Creating Generative Relationships with Other Departments and Elected Officials – Nov 12 | 1 CPE Don’t miss out on these valuable sessions. Register now at https://lnkd.in/gEc_rRvt. #GFOA #localgov #leadership #professionaldevelopment

Get caught up on the latest issue of Government Finance Review! The August magazine features in-depth articles on GFOA’s Rethinking Financial Reporting initiative, Direct Pay, solutions for property tax foreclosures, tax tools for local economic development, AI updates, member spotlights, and much more. Read Online at https://lnkd.in/dc5XBpEG #GFOA #localgov #technology #economicdevelopment #ai #accounting

There's one month left to save on with the early registration discount for the November GAAP Update! Join us online on November 14 or December 5 (encore) for the premier event of the year for accountants and auditors. Get comprehensive updates on all things GASB: ?? GASB 100 & 101: Last-minute implementation tips ?? GASB 102–104: Key guidance for upcoming standards ?? Important information about the Preliminary Views document on Infrastructure Assets, on which you can provide comments to GASB Plus, earn 4 CPE credits! Register by October 11 to save for November or November 8 for the December encore session. Register today at gfoa.org/gaap-update. #GFOA #localgov #GAAP #GASB #accounting #auditing #publicfinance

Congratulations are in order for the following members who earned the Certified Public Finance Officers (CPFO) designation in August: -Kimberly Coffman, Norman, Oklahoma -Leslie DeReche, Paradise Valley, Arizona -Terri Doby, Anna, Texas -Kari Klages, Redwood Falls, Minnesota #GFOA #localgov #leadership #CPFO #certification

Forecasting is challenging. Forecasts aren't effective, create an administrative burden, and a lack of confidence in projections. This publication emphasizes that overcoming these obstacles often involves simplifying techniques rather than adopting more complex ones, ensuring accessibility and integration into decision-making processes. Grab a copy for your office today at https://lnkd.in/eanrZ4xW #GFOA #localgov #forecasting #publicfinance

Such a critical topic. We’ve compiled articles, research, and case studies to help governments now and in the future. View our workforce resources at https://lnkd.in/gdycbXaD. #GFOA #localgov #publicfinance

Did you know that by upgrading the mental models available to elected officials and the public, they can more easily navigate public finance decisions? ? Have you created mental models for property taxes, long-term financial sustainability, long-term debt, fund accounting, or annual comprehensive financial reports? Submit what you've done in our Mental Model Makeover Challenge. You could win an all-expenses-paid trip to #GFOA2025 in Washington, DC. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/enJ925XA #GFOA #localgov #creative #publicfinance #explainer

We’re excited to showcase new approaches to budgeting with this two-part webinar series starting in November. Join us for Part One on November 15 to learn why local governments should rethink traditional budgeting practices to better serve their communities. Gain insights from the innovative FWLab initiative in Fort Worth, Texas. Then, on December 6, dive deeper into Part Two, where Fort Worth leaders will share their strategies for implementing a more strategic, research-driven approach to budgeting. Part 1: Why Should Local Governments Rethink Budgeting? https://lnkd.in/e79PgVaB Part 2: Meeting the Fort Worth Lab https://lnkd.in/e3w9DfMb #GFOA #localgov #innovation #rethinkingbudgeting

MiniMuni is a must-attend event for those who work in debt management. Whether it is structuring bonds, disclosure, or the Financial Data Transparency Act, walk away understanding the most pressing issues in the market and how to handle all forms of disclosure. Join us virtually beginning October 9. The schedule is set! View featured sessions and register at https://lnkd.in/gTa7Cpgi. #GFOA #localgov #muniland #debtmanagement

Join us in congratulating one of our newest CPFOs, Jon Grover. Jon is finance manager for the City of Hillsboro, Oregon. He started his CPFO journey looking to round out his knowledge and experience in the core disciplines of public finance. He says the knowledge gained has already had a significant impact. "My training helped guide our team towards financing nontaxable projects and cashflow taxable ones, which will likely save significant interest expense." Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eEf5cx2P #GFOA #localgov #CPFO #leadership