CGFO Program










About the Certified Government Finance Officer Program (CGFO)
The Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) Program is intended to encourage a level of knowledge and professionalism in the field of government finance. It is also intended to encourage development and maintenance of professional competence for practicing governmental finance officers. For purposes of the CGFO program, a finance officer is any individual occupying a professional level position that includes oversight and/or supervision of one or more financial functions in a government entity.


While the Florida Government Finance Officers Association, Inc. (FGFOA) certifies that individuals meeting the criteria in its professional certification program demonstrate certain competencies, the Florida Government Finance Officers Association expressly withholds an opinion as to the capability of any individual to successfully perform in a given position. Prospective employers and employees must make that decision. The Florida Government Finance Officers Association encourages prospective employers and employees to share information regarding the requirements of the position and the capabilities of the candidate in a forthright manner to promote sound employment and professional decisions.


Congratulations to our new CGFO's (after the November 2009 exam)

Robert Charles Busch, Palm Beach County – BCC
Jim Chism, St. Petersburg
Cynthia Leilani Gardner, Duval County – CCC
Christine D. Guison, Seacoast Utility Authority
Mark Steven Kiester, Alachua County Tax Collector
April C. Livingston, Hillsborough County - Water Resource Services
Robert S. Mays, Wilton Manors
Sharon McGuire, Boca Raton
Cheryl A. Miller, Palmetto
Matthew J. Misco, Palmetto
Helene Seay, Panama City

CGFO Listing as of June 2009
CGFO Code of Ethics


Want to become a CGFO?
CGFO applications must be received by September 15th for the November exam, and January 15th for the spring exam.
CGFO Application/Requirements 

CGFO Review Course
The review courses are Tuesday, March 16th through Thursday, March 18th at the Rosen School of Hospitality Management in Orlando, FL.

Registration Form (registration is closed at this time)

CGFO Exam
The CGFO exam is only open to approved candidates.
Registration Form (registration is closed at this time)


Exam Reading List (updated November 2007)
CGFO Exam Reading List 
CGFO Exam Distribution of Topics  



CGFO Renewals
Renewal packets for period ending June 30, 2010, will be mailed out May 28, 2010.  The packet will included information about the NEW online CPE reporting, the standard CPE reporting form, the Code of Ethics Online Exam Instructions, and the study booklet for the ethics exam. For more information contact Kelly Davis at (850) 701-3630.
Policies and Procedures For Maintaining CGFO Status
CGFO CPE Reporting Form


Ethics Exam Reference Materials
Guide to the Sunshine Amendment and Code of Ethics for Pubic Officers and Employees
FGFOA Code of Ethics
Chapter 112, Part III, Florida Statutes

 

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