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Make Rethinking Budgeting a Priority for Your Government
GFOA’s Rethinking Budgeting initiative offers valuable resources and strategies to help governments of all sizes transform their approach to budgeting. We’ve spent years working with members on an enhanced approach that aligns budgeting with community outcomes, fosters collaboration across departments, enhances transparency and accountability, and improves long-term financial sustainability.
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Update from GFOA's Federal Liaison Center on the Federal Funds Freeze
There remains uncertainty around how the Administration’s funding freeze proposed on January 27 will ultimately play out. Two federal judges have temporarily blocked the freeze, the Office of Management (OMB) rescinded the memo calling for the pause in funding on January 29, and reports of entities like nonprofits and states having mixed experiences when trying to access federal funds, have all contributed to an already confusing set of circumstances. We continue to monitor this very fluid scenario.
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GovFi Prize Winners Announced
GFOA and the Public Finance Journal are proud to announce the first-ever winners of the GovFi Prize. This prize was established in 2024 to help answer questions that are of interest to GFOA and the field of government finance. These researchers are being recognized with the Best of Submission award for their answer to the question, “What does the public really want to know about public finance?”
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Budget Best Practices Monthly Series: Focus on Departmental Presentation in the Operating Budget Document and Performance Measures
Fri, February 21, 2025
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#GFOA2025: Key Sessions Announced
Ready to dive into the trending topics impacting public finance and gain the tools to create thriving communities? Join GFOA's 119th Annual Conference, June 29–July 2, in Washington, DC, for sessions designed to empower you with practical strategies, innovative insights, and guidance from a network of your peers working to make a difference. Register by March 28 to save!
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CPFO Spotlight
Sean Lopez
Sean Lopez, budget and finance analyst for the City of Olympia, Washington, recently completed his CPFO certification journey. Motivated by a commitment to growth, he pursued the designation to expand his expertise and better serve his community. The program deepened his understanding of government finance as an interconnected system, strengthening his ability to communicate financial strategies. Lopez encourages others to pursue the CPFO for its broad scope and valuable resources.
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