Going With the Flow: The Importance of Cash Flow Forecasting

Governments should have a solid understanding of the movement of funds in and out of the organization. Cash flow analyses estimate expected inflows and disbursements during a given period to ensure sufficient liquidity, prevent the need for short-term borrowing or tapping into an entity’s reserve fund, and limit idle cash balances. This session will provide an overview of GFOA’s best practices and resources including a step-by-step guide to setting up a cash flow analysis.

Speakers

Brent Bryant

Brent Bryant

Chief Financial Officer, City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Jackie Dunn

Jackie Dunn

Treasurer, City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Korrie Johnson

Korrie Johnson

Assistant Finance Director, Fridley, Minnesota

Dennis Kauffman

Dennis Kauffman

Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer, City of Roseville, California