Project Governance: Managing the Forest and the Trees

Nearly 500 years ago, Renaissance writer John Heywood captured a key challenge in modern government IT projects: losing sight of the big picture. In efforts like ERP implementations, teams often get caught up in details and forget overarching goals. Clearly defining roles is essential for effective teamwork and project success.

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#GFOA2025 is Just Weeks Away!

With more than 80 engaging sessions, this year’s conference, June 29-July 2 is your opportunity to explore the latest trends and best practices in public finance. Learn from industry experts and thought leaders as they share valuable insights to help you enhance your skills and expand your knowledge. You’ll leave with actionable strategies you can use to lead real change in your organization and your community.

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#BuiltbyBonds Success Story

In Douglas County, Nevada, an $18.75 million investment is strengthening the heart of the community. The Douglas County Community and Senior Center, built in 2014, serves residents of all ages with a senior center, preschool, gym and fitness facilities, meeting spaces, a community health clinic, and more. Funded through municipal bonds, the center also provides vital emergency shelter, as seen during the 2021 Caldor wildfire. Its Adult Day Club supports individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s, giving caregivers critical respite. The facility’s services have helped the county cut long-term care costs in half—an investment in care, connection, and community resilience.

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Build the Foundation for Excellence at GFOA's Best Practices Forum

Registration is now open for GFOA’s Best Practices Forum from September 15–19! This virtual event features nine sessions covering essential best practices, real-life case studies, and interactive exercises designed to help you improve and benchmark your organization’s performance. Earn up to 18 CPE credits with your participation.

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CPFO Spotlight

Celebrating May CPFOs

Join us in congratulating the following members who completed their certification journeys in April and are now Certified Public Finance Officers: John Becker, CPFO, State of Vermont; Anna Briones, CPFO, City of Loma Linda, California; Mason Floyd, CPFO, Water One, Kansas; Daniel Jean, CPFO, Minnesota; Tamar Kirksey, CPFO, City of Greer, South Carolina; Andrea Lamberg, CPFO, Village of Oswego, Illinois; Mandy Lindow, CPFO, Clayton County Water Authority, Georgia; Virginia Lovell, CPFO, City of Newport News, Virginia; Zane Martin, CPFO, City of Bowling Green, Kentucky; Heather McKillop, CPFO, Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit, California; Cortlen Nielsen, CPFO, Caselle Government Accounting Software, Utah; Kathleen Roch, CPFO, State of Alaska; Taylor Shepherd, CPFO, City of Woodburn, Oregon; and Sarah Simpson, CPFO, City of Aventura, Florida.

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Celebrate Pride Month with GFOA's LGBTQIA+ Caucus

Through networking and education, the LGBTQIA+ Caucus advocates for LGBTQIA+ people within the profession and works to increase the visibility of LGBTQIA+ people within GFOA and the profession as a whole. Don’t miss the LGBTQIA+ Caucus conference session: LGBTQIA+ Forum: Annual Business Meeting and Creating Welcoming Communities, Monday June 30, at GFOA's 119th Annual Conference. The Caucus will share key updates, hold its annual business meeting, and feature a case study from a DC-area government that earned a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

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2024 GAAFR

The 2024 edition of the GAAFR is your go-to resource for the latest accounting rules and how to implement them.

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Need more in-depth guidance in local government accounting, auditing, and financial reporting? GFOA’s GAAFR Plus offers important resources to help navigate the ever-changing world of public finance. Take advantage of this subscription today!

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