GFR: April 2024
Making Sense of the Numbers that Matter
How finance officers can clear the way for local governments to have more productive discussions that lead to better decision-making
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The full issue of the April 2024 Government Finance Review is available to read electronically. Individual articles are available for download below.
Breaking the Law of Triviality
How to architect a budget process that focuses on the truly important things by Shayne Kavanagh and Dr. Maria Chruch
Federal Advocacy
Procuring Digital Infrastructure
How system approaches can produce public value by Stephen Goldsmith and Betsy Gardner
Breaking Through
Overcoming fear and resistance to create positive change by Margaret Graziano
From Clarity to Connection
How four communities used transparency initiatives to improve budgeting by Katie Stewart, Lana Martinez, Thomas Leung, and Andrew Sturmfeis
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From the CEO: GFOA, for Today and Tomorrow
Chris Morrill provides an update on important initiatives at GFOA and an opportunity to recognize GFOA members for outstanding public service.
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Get to Know GFOA's Affinity Groups
Natalie Laudadio explains the benefits of joining one of the nine GFOA affinity groups
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GFOA's Best Practice Forum
Learn More and RegisterJuly 29 - August 2, 2024 - Join us for presentations on key elements of GFOA’s best practice statements, a case study showing how the best practice was implemented, and an interactive exercise that provides you an opportunity to conduct a self-assessment of your own practices
Leadership, Ethics, and Trust
Q&A with Clae Hack
Mike Mucha interviews Clae Hack, the chief financial officer for the City of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Risk Assessment
Coral Springs' Budget Department Explains Its Three Pillars of Sustainability
Katie Ludwig discusses financial, organizational, and environmental sustainability with staff from the City of Coral Springs
Fire Service 101 for Finance Officers
J. David Feichtner, David Donohue, and John Rukavina answer questions on budgeting for the fire service
Leveling the Playing Field
What to Watch Out for in Standard ERP Contracts by Mike Mucha
Publisher: Chris Morrill
Editor in Chief: Michael J. Mucha
Managing Editor: Marcy Boggs
Submissions: Please contact Marcy Boggs
Advertising: Please contact Natalie Laudadio