#GFOA2025 is Open!
Join us from June 29–July 2, 2025, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC! Take advantage of 70+ CPE-accredited sessions, inspiring keynotes, and interactive leadership workshops designed to expand your expertise in government finance.
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Apply Today for 2025 Academic Scholarships
Each year, these scholarships support students who aspire to careers in state, provincial, or local government finance. We offer 11 scholarships across five categories totaling more than $100,000. If you’re studying government finance, public service, governmental accounting, or public administration, please apply. The deadline is December 31, 2024.
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Celebrating Outstanding Public Service
We’re proud to honor members, who exemplify dedication to public service and make impactful contributions to their colleagues, organizations, and communities. This year’s honorees often work behind the scenes, providing effective service and leadership in both stable and challenging times.
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Disaster Finance Resource Center
Responding to emergencies and disasters might not be part of a financial professional’s official job description, but many GFOA members find themselves playing this type of role for the communities they serve, especially right now in the aftermath of hurricanes Helene and Milton. GFOA is in the early stages of compiling resources, including best practices, relevant research, and ways you can volunteer to help.
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Essential Tools for Effective Payable Policies and Procedures in the Treasury Department
Wed, December 4, 2024
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Apply for GFOA's Leadership Academy in Phoenix
GFOA's Leadership Academy at Arizona State University, March 23-28, 2025, includes sessions on developing leadership skills, gaining organizational insights, and exploring the values of public service. From behavioral insights to case study presentations, you'll gain tools to elevate your role as a financial professional in state and local government. Take the next step in your leadership journey!
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CPFO Spotlight
Justin Smith
Justin Smith, CPFO, 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. He values education and sees the designation as a crucial step in enhancing his career in public finance while better serving his organization. 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. By earning the CPFO designation, he has equipped himself with resources to stay ahead of ever-changing rules and regulations in government finance and looks forward to engaging with ongoing GFOA programs.
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GFOA's Small Government Forum provides an opportunity for members of small governments to network and exchange information on topics unique to the demands of managing small government. Created in 2015, the Small Government Forum is currently open to GFOA members in small jurisdictions from the United States and Canada with populations of 25,000 or less, or with employee counts of 500 or less.
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GFOA's best practices identify specific policies and procedures that contribute to improved government management.
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We're taking a deep dive into budgeting, revenue, and financial reporting.
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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.
GAAFR Plus
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!