FGFOA Committees
2008-2009 FGFOA COMMITTEES
Committee Application
Certification Committee (CGFO)
Chair:
Karen Simpson, CGFO
Director of Finance
City of Palmetto
516 8th Avenue W.
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4570
(941) 723-4576 (Fax)
ksimpson@palmettofl.org
Board Liaison: Mary Anderson-Pickle
The Certification Committee administers and oversees the Certified Government Finance Officers Program. The committee evaluates and administers the semi-annual certification exams. Requirements for reporting continuing professional education (CPE) are monitored and overseen by the committee.
Conference Host Committee
Chair:
Board Liaison: Diane Reichard
The Conference Host Committee is responsible for planning the activities of the Annual Conference under the direction of the FGFOA Board. These activities include the President's Reception, the Opening Ceremonies, spouse activities, hospitality, transportation, and Association Night.
Conference Program Committee
Chair:
Mary Lou Pickles, CGFO, CMA
Revenue Accountant
St. Johns River Water Management District
4049 Reid Street
Palatka, FL 32178
(386) 329-4279
(386) 329-4103 (fax)
mpickles@sjrwmd.com
Board Liasion: Barry Skinner
The Conference Program Committee is responsible for developing the educational program to be presented at the Annual Conference.
Legislative Committee
Chair:
Kimball Adams, CPA
Director of Finance
City of Largo
201 Highland Ave NE
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 587-6747
(727) 586-7421 (Fax)
kadams@largo.com
Board Liaison: Kent Olson
The Legislative Committee provides for a geographically-based information network to assist in promoting, sponsoring and opposing proposed legislation before the State Legislature.
2008 Legislative Policy
Member Services Committee
Chair:
Gary Perdew, CGFO
Clerk/Treasurer
St. Lucie County-Fire District
5160 NW Milner Drive
Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 621-3340
(772) 871-7265 (Fax)
gperdew@slcfd.org
Board Liasion: Francine Ramaglia
The Member Services Committee is responsible for initiating and promoting a broadened membership in the organization and renewing existing members on an annual basis to ensure the strength and viability of the organization. The Committee is also responsible for overseeing the publication of the association's newsletter and the annual membership directory. Finally, the Committee is charged with providing the Executive Board research and analysis on various topics as requested by the Executive Board.
School of Governmental Finance Committee (SOGF)
Chair:
Carole Himes
Treasury Manager
City of Boca Raton
201 W Palmetto Park Road
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 393-7833
(561) 367-7009 (Fax)
chimes@ci.boca-raton.fl.us
Board Liaison: Christopher Lyons
The School of Governmental Finance Committee develops and presents seminars each November at various locations throughout Florida. The selected location hosts the School for three years. The School of Governmental Finance is designed to enhance the technical and professional expertise of the Association's members by providing educational training as well as allowing for the exchange of information with their respective peers. The committee coordinates its activities with the Conference Program and the Career Development committees to endure compatibility of seminars and to broaden the common coverage of subjects.
Small Government Committee
Chair:
Terry Sharp
Finance Director
City of Lighthouse Point
2200 NE 38th Street
Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
Clermont, FL 34712-0219
(954) 784-3432
(954) 784-3446 (Fax)
tsharp@lighthousepoint.com
Board Liaison: Bill Bogan, Jr.
The Small Government Committee provides assistance to small governments through information and targeted training programs.
Technical Resources Committee
Chair:
Marilyn Rosetti
Audit Manager
Florida Auditor General’s Office
111 W Madison Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
(850) 487-4413
(850) 487-4403 (fax)
marilynrosetti@aud.state.fl.us
Board Liaison: Ted Sauerbeck
The Technical Resources Committee operates, structures itself, and responds to the membership, where possible, in all areas of governmental finance.
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:
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
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