The Importance of PCI Compliance

Are you PCI compliant? Governments that accept credit/payment cards have a responsibility to comply with credit card acceptance protocols to prevent fraudulent transactions. These “PCI Compliance” rule continue to evolve and affect every access point where cards are accepted such as online, in person, over the phone, at kiosks, and more. Governments that do not meet these standards can face fines or significant risk. Learn about current and upcoming PCI compliance protocols and compliance best practices to implement at your government.

Communicating The Realities of Your Investment Report

Governments produce investment reports for internal and outward facing reasons. However, the story of the investment report can be misleading if going by the numbers alone. This session will discuss best practices in developing investment reports, and also how to convey various nuances, such as realized and unrealized gains, in their proper context.

When No One Wants Your Cash: Managing Currency in a Difficult and Changing Marketplace

Governments are facing difficulties with getting currency collections to the bank. There have been noticeable changes to armored car services, that are causing governments to use less secure deliver methods. This session will discuss ways governments can tackle these disruptions and make prompt and safe cash deposits.

Navigating Wisely Through the Changing Investment Terrain

There have been significant changes in the public investment landscape over the past year. This dynamic market will likely continue, and governments should be aware of market and fed policy dynamics that impact and will impact public funds investing. Investing experts will provide attendees with insights into market conditions, what to be aware of in the months ahead, and why robust best practices for investment policies and strategies are so important.

The Importance of Cash Flow Forecasting

GFOA’s Best Practice on cash flow forecasting discusses the importance of developing forecasts to ensure your entity’s payables and liquidity needs are met. Governments can use simple tools to forecast their largest inflows and outflows to avoid liquidity risks, and develop practical short-term and long-term investment strategies. This session will give attendees key takeaways on the importance of cash flow forecasting, how to develop a simple forecast, peer examples of forecasting methods, and how to get started or improve your entity’s current cash flow forecasting program.

Stopping Fraud Before it Stops You

Unscrupulous actors are attempting to infiltrate government’s treasury operations in many ways. GFOA has written extensively about fraud prevention in the treasury office, which will be highlighted during the session. Making sure your entity has both appropriate policies and procedures to prevent fraud and to have an action plan if it occurs, are both imperative. This session will provide ways for governments to have policies in place and help prevent all types of fraudulent practices, to best protect your entity.

Structuring Portfolios for the Right Return