GFR: December 2021
Fresh Tracks
Find out how the recipients of the 2021 Awards for Excellence in Government Finance broke new ground through innovation in data visualization, collaboration, culture change, and more.
Read Full Issue Online
The full issue of the December 2021 Government Finance Review is available to read electronically. Individual articles are available for download below.
2021 Awards for Excellence in Government Finance
Learn how this year's award winners provide inspiration, model examples, and provide implementation guidance for others looking to adopt best practices or to develop creative or innovative solutions by Jara Kern.
The Accountability Trap
Why too much focus on results can make you worse off - and what to do about it by Shayne Kavanagh and Andrew Kleine
Engaging the Extremes
Improving the perception of fairness in public finance by Brian Harward, Alison Taylor, and Shayne Kavanagh
A Unique Challenge
Teaching finance and budgeting to your non-finance staff by Franco (Frank) Saccucci
Q&A Christopher McCullion
Timothy Martin interviews the Chief Financial Officer from the City of Orlando
The City of Mississauga Establishes a Trusted Partnership
Katie Ludwig interviews the City's Finance Leadership Team about its collaborative relationship.
Smarter School Spending
Carol MacLeod connects with Dr. Robert Abbott and Jason Demerath from the School District of Fort Atkinson to discuss their budget journey.
The Choice Archiect
The myth of the neutral finance officer by Meghann Johnson and Shayne Kavanagh
Federal Update: The Expanding Definition of Infrastructure
Michael Thomas explains how The policy debate over investing in infrastructure is like building several miles of highway or a new bridge—it’s slow, vital, and affects a lot of people.
From the CEO: Rethinking Government Revenue
When looking at local government revenue systems, we must ask ourselves if it is time to rethink our approach by Chris Morrill
FINE(ance) Fridays
Each episode features a candid conversation with a GFOA member. Hear about their life journey and career in public finance.
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Editor in Chief: Michael J. Mucha
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