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Strategies for Rising Leaders
Looking to grow as a leader in public finance? In the latest issue of Government Finance Review, we explore eight key strategies to help rising leaders develop the skills and mindset needed to excel. Whether you're preparing for your first leadership role or aiming to sharpen your approach, these insights will help you grow and lead with confidence.
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#BuiltByBonds Success: Central District Police Station
Built with $28.6 million in funding, the Central District Police Station in mid-county Prince William, Virginia, is a 54,200 sq. ft. facility enhancing public safety with an average emergency response time of 6.2 minutes. Impressively, 93% of residents report feeling safe in their neighborhoods.
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Sessions that Inspire at #GFOA2025
We’re excited to announce over 70 concurrent sessions at GFOA's 119th Annual Conference, June 29-July 2. Dive into the trending topics impacting public finance and gain the tools to create thriving communities. Our sessions are designed to empower you with practical strategies, innovative insights, and guidance from a network of your peers working to make a difference.
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Rethinking Budgeting Reports: First Principles of Public Finance
First principles are the basis for any field, including public finance. They express a fundamental truth about public finance. They remain consistent despite technology and organizational characteristics of public finance that change over time. Understanding first principles is a necessary complement to knowing best practices.
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Nominate a Public Finance Leader
GFOA’s Recognition for Outstanding Public Service honors individual GFOA members for their dedication to the profession, their colleagues, their organizations, and their communities. Please help us tell their story as a way of recognizing their achievements and motivating others. Nominations are due by April 18.
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Essential Tools for Effective Payable Policies and Procedures in the Treasury Department
Thu, April 3, 2025
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GFOA's Leadership Academy is Expanding
In addition to our established programs in Phoenix and Charleston, we’re excited to introduce a third academy in Chicago this July. This immersive, weeklong experience is designed to develop leadership skills tailored to public finance professionals, combining interactive sessions, case studies, and peer discussions. From self-assessments and leadership strategies to values-driven public service, participants will gain the insights and tools needed to lead effectively in state and local government. Apply by May 16.
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CPFO Spotlight
Jeff Rogers
Jeff Rogers, director, Procurement and Supply Chain Management at TriMet, had an unconventional path to his government and finance career. With a background in performing arts, he fell backward into the government finance profession and instantly fell in love with it. He has worked hard over the course of his career and has garnered tremendous experience including budgeting, financial reporting, taxes, banking, investments, debt issuance, procurement, property assessment, capital program management, and more. However, he sought out the CPFO designation which helped him consolidate all of his experience into a knowledge-bank that he can tap into at any time. His career potential is broader and deeper after completing his CPFO journey, and he is excited to bring his years of practical experience, and tangible skillset to the table.
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