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FGFOA Annual Conference
May 6-9, 2012
Marriott World Center, Orlando

Exhibitor Registration is open!!!

The FGFOA Annual Conference attracts Finance Directors, Treasury Managers, Budget Directors, Accountants, Clerks and various Finance Professionals throughout Florida.   It is a wonderful opportunity for vendors to showcase products and services to important decision makers.  Do not miss an opportunity to network with over 900 conference attendees. 
Exhibitor Registration Kit

Conference attendee registration will  open soon


2012 Lifetime Achievement Award

The FGFOA is soliciting nominations for the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award.  This award, sponsored by the Florida Government Finance Officers Association, will recognize and honor a Finance Officer who has made a lasting and worthwhile contribution to the citizens of Florida through their efforts and dedication in the performance of their duties on a local level, and who has served the FGFOA in its efforts to enhance the profession.

Nomination Announcement and Criteria

Lifetime Achievement Nomination Form 



2012 FGFOA Legislative Policies and Recommendations *NEW*


FGFOA Mentoring Program 
The FGFOA Mentoring Program established by the Board of Directors of the FGFOA is intended to provide direction to members interested in developing their leadership potential as well as enhancing their technical skills and abilities in government finance. Mentoring has been identified as an important influence in professional development. Benefits of mentoring include increased commitment to the organization, and knowledge sharing 
 
If you are interested in participating, please click the above link and complete the application and return to the FGFOA Office at jgarner@flcities.com or fax to (850) 222-3806.



GFOA National Training Seminar February 13 - 16, 2012
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) invites you to participate in a series of training seminars on February 13-16, 2012, at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66. 

Invitation Letter
Training Brochure

Please visit www.gfoa.org to register online



FGFOA List Serves - Sign up today!
The FGFOA has established five new List Serve’s to allow the membership to communicate on important issues.   
List Serve Powerpoint Tutorial PDF
List Serve Powerpoint Tutorial with Notes

What are List Serves?  List Serves are email based communication where you become a member.  As a member, you can ask the other members of the List Serve a question by sending an e-mail to that List Serve email address. Members of the List Serve can choose to get the emails as they are sent or get them all at once at some scheduled time.  You will receive all emails sent to that List Serve address. You can unsubscribe at any time. There are five List Serves. You can sign up for one or all of them, depending on your interest.   

To join, simply send an email to the following: 
FGFOA-TREASURY-subscribe-request@listserv.fgfoa.org 
FGFOA-ACCOUNTINGAUDITING-subscribe-request@listserv.fgfoa.org 
FGFOA-DEBTMANAGEMENT-subscribe-request@listserv.fgfoa.org 
FGFOA-BUDGETING-subscribe-request@listserv.fgfoa.org 
FGFOA-FINANCIALADMINISTRATION-subscribe-request@listserv.fgfoa.org 
DISASTERRECOVERY-subscribe-request@listserv.fgfoa.org 

Your registration will require verification of FGFOA membership and approval.  You will receive notification once you have been approved for the List Serve and are subscribed. 
 
Once you are subscribed, you can send an email to the list at:  
FGFOA-ACCOUNTINGAUDITING@listserv.fgfoa.org            
FGFOA-BUDGETING@listserv.fgfoa.org            
FGFOA-DEBTMANAGEMENT@listserv.fgfoa.org       
FGFOA-TREASURY@listserv.fgfoa.org 
FGFOA-FINANCIALADMINISTRATION@listserv.fgfoa.org 
DISASTERRECOVERY@listserv.fgfoa.org 

You can also visit the website directly at:  http://listserv.fgfoa.org/ and register, go to Online List Archives and sign up for new password. You can then manage your List Serve account, unsubscribe and view archive postings.  

PLEASE NOTE:
·         You must be a member of the FGFOA to sign up for the List Serve (membership will be verified before acceptance).
·         The postings will be reviewed and approved prior to submission to the entire List Serve to ensure integrity of the List Serve.
·         The Technical Resources Committee and the FGFOA Board of Directors will be participating in the List Serve to make sure that questions are responded to.  

If you have any questions please contact Jeannie Garner.


FGFOA Response Letters to GASB Exposure Drafts
The Technical Resource Committee and the Board of Directors are active in responding to GASB Exposure Drafts.  Click on the most recent responses below:


December 12, 2011 - Technical Corrections-an admendment of GASB Statements No. 10 and No. 62
November 17, 2011 - Reporting Items Previously Recognized as Assets and Liabilities "ED"
October 14, 2011 - Accounting and Financial Reporting for Pensions an amendment of GASB Statement No. 27
September 29, 2011 - Preliminary Review- Elements and Measurements
September 29, 2011 - GASB P - 34
February 24, 2011 - Financial Reporting of Deferred Outflows of Resources
September 10 - Pension Accounting and Financial Reporting by Employers
July 2 - Codification of Accounting and Financial Reporting Guidance Contained in Pre-
June 16, 2010 - The Financial reporting Entity, and amendment of GASB Statements No. 14 and No. 34
July 22, 2010 FASB and AICPA Pronouncements
August 6 - Accounting and Financial Reporting for Service Concession Arrangements
July 30, 2009 - Pension Accounting and Financial Reporting
October 29, 2008 - SEA Performance Information
October 29, 2008 - Codification of Accounting and Financial Reporting
October 29, 2008 - Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles 
September 30, 2008 - Determining ARC Adjustment for For Postemployment Benefits
June 28, 2008 - Service Efforts and Accomplishments Reporting—an amendment of Concepts Statement No. 2. 
June 28, 2008 - Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions
October 12, 2007 - Accounting and Financial Reporting for Derivative Instruments
January 30, 2007 - Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions
  
Response to Auditor General Rule Changes
August 2, 2011 - Chapter 10.550, Local Governmental Entity Audits, and Chapter 10.650, Florida Single Audit Act Audits Nonprofit and For-Profit Organizations  



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