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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.
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Leadership Opportunity: Apply for GFOA's Executive Board
Put your leadership skills and knowledge of public finance to work to help members continue to build thriving communities. Board members serve a three-year term and are expected to participate in all meetings, including three on-site meetings per year, plus GFOA's committee meetings. Applications are due by February 7.
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2024 Awards for Excellence Winners Announced
GFOA’s Awards for Excellence in Government Finance recognize innovative programs that provide creative solutions to common challenges and highlight GFOA best practices in action. This year, we celebrate seven winners for their innovation, commitment to excellence in government finance, and outstanding financial management.
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Women's Public Finance Network Networking Event: Honing Your Consensus-Building Skills
Tue, February 11, 2025
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Wed, February 12, 2025
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New Research: Budgeting is Better with Rhythm
Life needs rhythm. The human body has a heart rhythm, circadian sleep-wake rhythm, breathing rhythm, and more. Similarly, local government budget offices need to establish a rhythm for their internal budget process. A lack of rhythm can lead to significant challenges. This new report highlights how the City of Brighton, Colorado, established a rhythm—and how you can too.
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CPFO Spotlight
Maria Bassett
Maria Bassett, the town controller for Leesburg, Virginia, recently achieved the Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) designation, marking a significant milestone in her career. She pursued the certification to validate her expertise and commitment to government finance. Having recently transitioned to a new job in a different state, earning the CPFO designation within a year of starting reaffirmed her capabilities and provided a strong foundation for continued success. Now, she hopes to inspire the next generation of finance professionals by demonstrating the value of the CPFO program and its role in fostering excellence in government finance.
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