203 N LA SALLE ST # 2700 CHICAGO, IL 60601 Get Directions
203 N LA SALLE ST # 2700 CHICAGO, IL 60601 Get Directions
MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of the Government Finance Officers Association is to enhance and promote the professional management of governments for the public benefit by identifying and developing financial policies and best practices and promoting their use through education, training, facilitation of member networking, and leadership.
OBJECTIVES
1. Expert Knowledge. Continue to be recognized as a leading source of expert knowledge in public financial management by exercising leadership in research, recommended practice and policy development and information dissemination.
2. Education and Training. Enhance the expertise and professionalism of financial managers and policy makers and provide recognition for their achievements.
3. Leadership Development. Engage in efforts to assist finance officers to develop the skills and capabilities necessary to enable them to become organizational leaders as well as technical experts.
4. Raising Public Awareness of Sound Financial Policy and Practice. Take leadership in promoting public awareness of policies and practices that enhance sound financial management of public resources.
5. Enhanced Cooperation. Cooperate with and complement the services provided by other organizations (U.S., Canadian and international) to increase the effectiveness of GFOA.
6. Strategic Use of Technology. Provide information and analytical tools to help governments identify and apply appropriate, economical technologies to support efficient resource allocation, quality services and effective decision-making and to promote citizen involvement.
7. Association Operations. Conduct the operations of the Association in a manner that exemplifies the highest standards of financial management and member service.
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