In 2026, our nation will celebrate the 250th anniversary of its founding—a milestone that calls not only for reflection on the nation’s history but also on the role local governments have played in shaping it from the ground up. Local government leaders are united in a challenge to use resources more efficiently, promote transparency, make better decisions, deliver better results, encourage sustainable management of our institutions, and promote trust. Public finance is at the heart of local democracy. From building schools, roads, and water systems to navigating economic downturns and funding public safety, public government finance professionals have guided some of the most important decisions in our communities. Their leadership has helped turn visions into budgets and budgets into lasting impact.
GFOA is proud to join the LocalGov250 initiative.
- Publication date: August 2025
- Author: Chris Morrill