Committees

Volunteer Opportunities: If you are interested in volunteering on one of the IGFOA committees please visit the volunteer opportunities page and contact the IGFOA at info@igfoa.org.

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Growth & Engagement Network

1. Kevin Wachtel, Chairperson, Board Liaison Village of Orland Park, Finance Director
2. Andrew Kim, Co-Chair PMA Financial Network, LLC, Director, Public Finance

Legislative Committee

Serves as the Association's voice in the state and federal legislation process and develops relations with state constitutional offices in order to communicate local government views and promote sound government financial policies.

1. William McCarty II, Chairperson, Board Liaison City of Springfield, Director - Office of Budget and Management

Membership Committee

Works to encourage membership participation in Illinois GFOA activities and attract new members.

1. Linda Dalton, Chairperson Village of Woodridge, Accounting Manager

Nominating Committee

Slate of Candidates for the 2019-2020 IGFOA Executive Board

1. Melissa Gallagher, Chairperson City of Rolling Meadows, Finance Director

Partners' Forum

Advise the Executive Board, as requested, on matters pertaining to Partner Program, Associate members' dues, benefits, and participation in the Annual Conference and other training events. Also assists with retention of Partners and Indivual members and outreach to potential members.

1. Sue Kling, Chairperson Promontory Interfinancial Network, LLC, Regional Director

Past Presidents' Circle

An informal network of Past Presidents, this Circle is an effort to recognize the contributions of our Past Presidents and draw on their knowledge of the association and profession. Typically meets at least once each year in late summer.

1. Melissa Gallagher, Chairperson City of Rolling Meadows, Finance Director

Professional Education Committee

Provides technical, informational and skill-building courses widely recognized for quality, relevance to current needs and contribution to individual professional development. Upcoming Educational Opportunities IGFOA Power Point Template IGFOA Template - Presentation Checklist and Due Dates IGFOA Template - Agenda, Description, and Learning ObjectivesContent Review FormInstructors CPE formHow to View/Download Your CPE Certificates

1. Rachel Musiala, Chairperson Village of Hoffman Estates, Director of Finance

Technical Accounting Review Committee (TARC)

Monitors and comments on activities and rulings of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). The committee provides testimony on GASB standards and educates the IGFOA membership on those standards. JOINT WHITE PAPER FOR GASB 84 WITH THE ILLINIOS CPA SOCIETY AUDITOR RELATIONSHIP (Guide to Selecting an Auditor) DUPAGE WATER COMMISSION REFUND GASB EXPOSURE DRAFTS - IGFOA Responses GASB 33 IMPACT ON PROPERTY TAX RECOGNITION IN IL - Joint Response by IGFOA & ILCPA GASB (ITC) ON THE FINANCIAL REPORTING MODEL - TARC Response GASB LINKS IMET LIQUIDATING TRUST - Recommended Practice for Treatment of Balances IMPLEMENTING GASB STATEMENTS - TARC Resources A NEW FINANCIAL REPORTING MODEL FOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS PPRT REVENUE MISALLOCATION - TARC Recommended Accounting Treatment PPRT REVENUE MISALLOCATION UPDATE - TARC Recommended Accounting Treatment PUBLIC ACT 100-0023 - TARC Recommended Accounting Treatment SAS 112 RESOURCES TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING REVIEW COMMITTEE COMMENTS ON...

1. Christina Coyle, Chairperson Village of Glen Ellyn, Finance Director