GFOA provides a Learning Management System that offers training and educational resources for professionals in government finance. Self-described as a leading organization in their field.

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2014 GFOA Annual Conference

Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) | 33,081 followers on LinkedIn. The purpose of GFOA is to enhance &amp; promote the professional management of government for the public benefit. | 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.

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We’re feeling thankful for this group! What a wonderful week of learning and collaboration at GFOA’s Leadership Academy at the College of Charleston. Thank you all for taking the next step in your leadership journey. Are you interested in Leadership Academy? Applications for Phoenix, March 23-28, are due by January 15. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ezau7sfG . #GFOA #localgov #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #professionaldevelopment

Nikki Dickerson is a recipient of GFOA's Recognition for Outstanding Public Service in 2024. Nikki is finance director for Warren County, North Carolina. Since taking the role, Nikki has implemented technological and operational changes that have benefited both the department and its employees. She recognized areas where staff struggled and adjusted to better align roles with individual strengths, resulting in a happier, more productive team. Congratulations Nikki! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ehBPync9 . #GFOA #localgov #leadership

Planning to attend #GFOA2025 next year in Washington, DC? We hope you’ll join us a couple of days early for preconference seminars, beginning Friday, June 27. This is the perfect opportunity to get in-depth training on key topics, including: -Addressing the Challenges of Fire and Emergency Service Staffing -Learn to Budget: Best Practices and Trends in School Budgeting -On the Clock: Ensuring Timely and Compliant Financial Reporting -Overview of Public Funds Investing -The Bedrock of Budgeting: Planning and Policies -Looking in the Mirror: How to Assess Your Leadership Competencies -Three Sides of the Same Coin: Pension and OPEB Reporting from Accounting, Audit, and Actuarial Perspectives -Better Budgeting Defined -Scenario Planning for Disaster Recovery -Sign Here: Managing Contract Risks Through Procurement Register early before these sessions reach capacity. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gj2FEAiF . #GFOA #localgov #leadership #publicfinance

GFOA’s Leadership Academy is underway at the College of Charleston. The session below, led by Ben Fauske, focused on authentic confidence. The mix of sessions this week is designed to spur individual learning, develop organizational insights, and nurture leadership skills. #GFOA #localgov #leadership #professionaldevelopment

The reviews are in! Participants say the 2024 GAAP Update was “relevant,” “easy to understand,” “well organized,” and “thorough.” Don’t miss the encore presentation, Thursday, December 5. Our team of experts will cover last-minute pointers on standards being implemented now, including in-depth information on GASB 101, Compensated Absences. Plus, we’ll get you ready for upcoming implementations of GASB 102, Certain Risk Disclosures, GASB 103, Financial Reporting Model Improvements, GASB 104, Classification of Nonfinancial Assets [anticipated]. Register at https://lnkd.in/eBq_pShG . #GFOA #localgov #accounting #auditing #GASB

Join us in congratulating one of our newest CPFOs, Justin Smith! Justin is director of finance for the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority in Florida. He pursued the CPFO designation to deepen his expertise and commitment to professional development. Throughout the process, Justin gained a comprehensive understanding of GFOA best practices and has already applied this knowledge to improve daily operations and align policies with industry standards. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/edfMiYbb #GFOA #localgov #leadership #CPFO

Efficient and secure payment processes are essential for maintaining government operations while minimizing risks. This webinar, December 4, will provide finance professionals with the tools to develop, review, and enhance policies and procedures related to payables. Key topics include: -Common payment methods used by governments and their risks and benefits -Strategies for expanding electronic payment options -Managing relationships with banks and payment providers -Internal controls to prevent fraud and improve reconciliation practices Join us to ensure your #localgov payment processes are secure, efficient, and up to date! Register today at https://lnkd.in/gSM23Phq . #GFOA

Registration is open for GFOA’s 119th Annual Conference, June 29–July 2, 2025, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC! Take advantage of 70+ CPE-accredited sessions, preconference seminars, inspiring keynotes, and interactive leadership workshops designed to expand your expertise in government finance. Learn directly from leading experts, researchers, and practitioners, and bring invaluable insights back to your organization and community. Plus, network and connect with peers from across the nation and around the world through numerous social and collaborative events! Register early and save at https://lnkd.in/dc2NQ5D . #GFOA #localgov #GFOA2025 #publicfinance

That’s a wrap on our 2024 Governmental GAAP Update! Today, thousands of online attendees joined our panel of experts to hear last-minute pointers on current GASB standards and gain key insights on upcoming statements. If you missed today’s program, join us for the encore presentation on December 5. And save the date—next year’s program will be held on November 6. Below are some of our favorite photos of the day. A special thank you to the National Association of Counties for allowing us to use their production studios. #GFOA #localgov #PublicFinance

Stephen Gauthier is a GAAP Update legend. We appreciate him taking the time to join us again this year. #GFOA #localgov

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