Building Trustworthy Relationships in Budgeting
GFOA’s Code of Ethics reminds us that the core purpose of local public finance is to build trust in government. When finance professionals do their jobs well, citizens trust that their government is protecting their interests, treating them fairly, and improving their quality of life. What’s less clear, but just as important, is how finance professionals earn and maintain the trust of elected officials—especially during the challenging budget process.
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Embracing Camaraderie and Collaboration
The City of Liberty Lake, Washington, has a population of about 14,000 people and is growing. To ensure that residents will be served in the years to come, City Administrator Mark McAvoy and Finance Director Kyle Dixon are committed to maintaining a culture of collaboration and encouraging employees to try new ways of doing things.
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MiniMuni is Two Weeks Away
GFOA's 6th Annual MiniMuni Conference, October 9–11, will provide an opportunity for finance professionals who work in debt management to hear from leading experts, seasoned practitioners, and regulators on a host of issues that impact municipal issuers. During this virtual event, we'll host eight sessions, offering up to nine CPE credits. Session topics include municipal securities, leveraging partnerships, market dynamics, FDTA, and more.
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Cultivating Inner Spirit: Harnessing Optimism for Personal Growth in Finance (Part 1)
Thu, October 3, 2024
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GAAP Update: Early Registration Discount Deadline is October 11
Join GFOA’s premier online governmental accounting event of the year! On November 14, we’ll cover essential updates, including: GASB 100, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections and GASB 101, Compensated absences, plus key updates on the upcoming implementations of GASB 102, GASB 103, and the anticipated GASB 104. Can’t make it? Register for the encore presentation on December 5.
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CPFO Spotlight
Michael O'Brien
Michael O'Brien, CPFO, is administrative services director for the City of San Dimas, California. He started his CPFO journey to deepen his understanding of best practices and enhance financial transparency for residents. Throughout the program, he learned valuable lessons on reporting standards and public engagement, which he's applied to improve the city's financial processes and align spending with community needs. The CPFO program also helped fill gaps in his knowledge, especially around debt issuance and reporting, and inspired him to create stronger documentation and policies.
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