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Full Session Lineup Announced
Are you ready for GFOA’s 120th Annual Conference? Join us June 28–July 1 in Chicago, Illinois, for more than 80 sessions covering everything from foundational best practices to advanced strategies and emerging issues in public finance. Add in unparalleled networking, leadership workshops, and inspiring keynotes, and this is a conference you don’t want to miss.
Nomination Deadline is Next Week
GFOA’s Recognition for Outstanding Public Service celebrates individual members whose dedication strengthens their organizations, colleagues, and communities. Public finance professionals play a vital role in effective government, often working behind the scenes to make a lasting impact. Help us spotlight these contributions by submitting a nomination and sharing stories that inspire the profession.
"No Tax on Overtime" FAQs Published
GFOA’s Federal Liaison Center team has published a new series of FAQs related to implementation of the new, temporary “No Tax on Overtime” deduction and the applicability of Fair Labor Standards Act requirements. Although the IRS has granted government employers with relief from separately reporting FLSA-qualified overtime in 2025, employers will need to begin accounting for deductible overtime in 2026 to meet statutory reporting requirements.
Upcoming Events & Deadlines
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Essential Tools for Effective Payable Policies and Procedures in the Treasury Office
Thu, April 9, 2026
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WPFN Networking Event - Ignite Your Momentum: Crafting a Vision that Wins
Tue, April 14, 2026
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Apply Now for GFOA’s Summer Leadership Academy in Chicago
GFOA’s Leadership Academy offers public finance professionals a focused, immersive opportunity to grow as leaders. Join us in Chicago, August 23–28 for a week of interactive sessions, real-world case studies, and peer discussion, designed specifically for state and local government finance professionals. The academy is limited to 45 participants. Applications are due June 26.
CPFO Spotlight
Celebrating March CPFOs
Join us in congratulating the following members who completed their certification journeys in March and are now Certified Public Finance Officers: Lorein Showalter Arie, CPFO, Sedgwick County, Kansas; Jennifer Beierl, CPFO, Mason County, Washington; Wendy Gomez, CPFO, Town of Oro Valley, Arizona; Leslie Herrera, CPFO, City of Dayton, Texas; Diem Hoang, CPFO, County of Santa Clara, California; Kristina Kerper, CPFO, Township of Manheim, Pennsylvania; Lori Koh, CPFO, City of Santa Monica, California; Darrylenn Prudholme-Brockington, CPFO, Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, California; Angela Rex, CPFO, Sumter County, Florida; Lauren Swift, CPFO, Galveston County Auditor’s Office, Texas; and Matt Zook, CPFO, City of Oregon City, Oregon
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Membership in GFOA connects you to the tools, knowledge, and network you need to excel in public finance. Explore the valuable benefits below and see how joining our community can help you advance your skills, strengthen your organization, and make a greater impact in your community.
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Join WPFN in Honoring Women’s History Month
For 2025–2026, GFOA’s Women’s Public Finance Network (WPFN) is centering its programming around the theme “Rise Together,” with a focus on supporting and uplifting one another in our careers and daily lives. This March, we celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, recognizing the 2026 themes “Give to Gain” and “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.” WPFN offers opportunities to connect and grow through an Annual Conference session and onsite networking event, an e-newsletter, an online community, a spring book club, and virtual networking events and webinars. Membership is free for GFOA members.
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Awards
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Best Practices
GFOA's best practices identify specific policies and procedures that contribute to improved government management.
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Rethinking Initiatives
We're taking a deep dive into budgeting, revenue, and financial reporting.
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Workforce Resources
Articles, research, and case studies to help governments now and in the future.
Publications & Subscriptions
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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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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!