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 Begins Next Month

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

With support from over $310 million in bond funding, the Crosstown Parkway Extension Project in Port St. Lucie, Florida, has delivered major infrastructure upgrades across the city, improving traffic flow, emergency response times, and regional connectivity. Spanning five segments and approximately eight miles, this six-lane divided highway features a raised landscaped median, continuous street lighting, and linear parks with lighted pedestrian and bike paths on both sides—beautifully buffered by landscaping to enhance the experience for all users.

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CPFO Spotlight

Nate Romero

Nate Romero, revenue operations manager of the Town of Herndon, Virginia, started his CPFO journey to expand his knowledge across diverse government finance fields. Achieving the CPFO designation has empowered him to contribute more effectively to decision-making, guide his team with greater expertise, and ultimately, strengthen trust within his community by reinforcing the critical role of government finance. He highly recommends the certification to fellow government finance professionals, emphasizing its invaluable contribution to navigating the complex challenges faced by local governments. 

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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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