ABOUT IGFOA

Illinois Government Finance Officers Association

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Founded in 1958 the IGFOA is the statewide association of government finance professionals.

 

MISSION: To promote excellence in governmental finance through leadership, education, professional development, peer support, and communication so as to advocate best practices and advance the competence and effectiveness of local government finance officers in Illinois.  As an individual responsible for governmental fiscal policy and management, you’ll find that membership in the Illinois GFOA helps you to improve your knowledge, skills and performance, while offering you the high quality support on which today’s finance officer thrives.

  

LEARNING 

Membership in the Illinois GFOA offers a wide variety of ways for members to stay informed on the full range of government finance issues.


CONNECT 

Membership in the Illinois GFOA allows you to connect with fellow finance professionals for sharing knowledge and support.

 

PROGRESSING 

Membership in the Illinois GFOA allows you to take part in activities which advance the field of government finance.

  

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP: Membership includes monthly email newsletter, weekly jobline newsletter, the on-line Membership Directory, access to the Members Information Exchange, exchange of documents used by government finance professionals in the Resource Center, the Financial Services Directory, discounted seminar and conference fees, chapter membership, advocacy on financial and technical issues of importance to IGFOA members, numerous opportunities for professional skill building and networking and a resource for information on hot topics.

LEARNING

Low Cost Seminars

▪Held throughout the state, as well as in nearby states in cooperation with other Government Finance Officers Associations

▪Take part in basic and advanced courses on topics such as Governmental Accounting, Cash Management, Debt Administration, Budgeting and Capital Planning

▪Stay on top of changes in the intricate world of public pensions at the Illinois Public Pension Institute

▪Earn Continuing Public Education Credits, average cost of $25 per CPE credit

 ▪IGFOA is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy

 

Hot Topic Seminars and Workshops

▪Get the latest information on new regulations and practices

▪Stay on top of new State and Federal regulations and evolving technologies

▪The Ethics Workshop reviews common ethical principles and the resources available to apply in commonly encountered situations

 

Annual Conference

▪Share ideas on current government finance issues and practices

▪Further develop technical and management skills

▪Hear relevant speakers in sessions on timely issues

▪Network with fellow finance professionals

 

Peer-to-Peer Resource and Information Exchange

▪An easy way to find assistance from other finance professionals

 

CONNECTING

Member Newsletter

▪Members receive a monthly e-newsletter with information ranging from GASB updates to state finance happenings to Internet how-to; and other hot topics in public finance

▪Members receive a weekly position announcement newsletter, members can advertise job openings in the newsletter at the member discounted rate

 

Chicago Metro, South Metro, Downstate Chapters; Downtown Chicago, Regional Groups, and Assistants Networks

▪Regional networking, education and information exchange, dues includes chapter affiliation

 

Membership Directory

▪The searchable on-line directory lists all members, their employers, contact numbers, e-mail addresses, and demographics. 

▪The IGFOA web site includes a Financial Services Guide listing all Sponsoring Associate Firms and their areas of expertise.


PROGRESSING

Legislative Committee

▪Monitors activities of the Illinois General Assembly and State administrative agencies
▪Represents member interests before these bodies and works with other organizations to represent the interests of local governments

 

Technical Accounting Review Committee

▪Monitors and comments on the activities and rulings of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), the rule-setting body for governmental accounting
▪Represents members by providing testimony to the GASB on proposed standards
▪Educates the Illinois GFOA membership on those standards

 

Illinois GFOA Committees ▪Additional committees provide an opportunity to get involved in the association and extend knowledge and skills and service
▪Committees include the Conference Program Committee, Conference Social Committee, Career Development Committee, and the Membership Committee

 

Professional Standards

▪Active (public sector) members in IGFOA adhere to the GFOA Code of Professional Ethics.

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