GFOA's Leadership Academy is Expanding In addition to our established programs in Phoenix and Charleston, we’re excited to introduce a third academy in Chicago this July. This immersive, weeklong experience is designed to develop leadership skills tailored to public finance professionals, combining interactive sessions, case studies, and peer ...

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), founded in 1906, represents public finance officials throughout the United States and Canada. The association's more than 20,000 members are federal, state/provincial, and local finance officials deeply involved in planning, financing, and implementing thousands of governmental operations in each of their …

This page provides links to GFOA's membership section, educational opportunities, networking, jobs, and more.

Registration and housing are open for GFOA’s 119th Annual Conference! Join us June 29–July 2, 2025, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.

GFOA's Certified Public Finance Officers (CPFO) program is designed to prepare individuals for leadership positions in state and local governments by enhancing fundamental skills and increasing knowledge of best practices and standards in public finance. Individuals will be equipped to participate in decision-making efforts related to their ...

Join GFOA. Membership in GFOA comes with benefits that help you advance your career and move your government forward. Learn More Membership Fees. Click below to view the annual membership fees for GFOA. In order to become a member, your agency must first have a membership. Learn More

GFOA has developed a number of Fiscal First Aid resources to help organizations through the fiscal crisis. The centerpiece is a 12-step process to guide local governments through the initial diagnostic, treatment, and recovery phases of financial distress.

Group-Live Courses - GFOA group live courses are offered in-person, in different locations throughout the United States on an approximately monthly basis. Courses are taught by GFOA staff, public sector practitioners, or other subject-matter experts and feature lecture, discussion, interactive exercises, and networking opportunities.

Dedicated to the sound management of government financial resources, GFOA provides professional development opportunities to more than 12,000 state and local finance professionals each year. Developed and taught by public finance experts, GFOA offers professional education through group-live courses held across the country and Internet-based courses.

GFOA provides an event calendar for state/provincial GFOA associations and other professional associations focused on public sector management.