New York State Government Finance Officers' Association, Inc.

Our Mission

The mission of NYS GFOA is to strengthen the capacity of government finance professionals to manage public finances effectively and responsibly and to use the collective knowledge and expertise of its members for the public benefit by enhancing government efficiency and accountability throughout New York State.

The NYS GFOA Stanley M. Schoenfeld Memorial Scholarship Award, named for one of the Association's founding members and its first treasurer, was created to encourage college students to pursue a career in government finance.

How to Apply

Welcome

NYS GFOA is pleased to present its fresh, new website – www.nysgfoa.org.

GFOA’s new website is designed to support our members needs and reinforce GFOA as the resource on government finance.

Enjoy the new site and we will be sending you your login credentials for the members only section early this week.

Upcoming Events

For more information on any of these events, click on the Training tab above.

FEBRUARY

9-10 Government Finance Institute (GFI) Foundations-Accounting Workshop

Fairport Electric, Fairport

9-10 Government Finance Institute (GFI) Foundations-Accounting Workshop

Town of North Hempstead

15-16 Government Finance Institute (GFI) Foundations-Accounting Workshop

Springville Village Court, Springville

APRIL

3-5 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Albany Marriott Hotel, Albany

MAY

16 Long Island Region Spring Seminar

Woodbury

17 Downstate Region Spring Seminar

Westchester Co. Area

22 Downstate (North) Region Spring Seminar

Hudson Valley

GFI Launched

GFI Enrollees, Please Note: Please click on the link "GFI Enrollees" in the left sidebar to view GFI-approved workshops. To find GFI-approved electives, please go to the Annual Conference, Regional Seminars, Webinars, or other modules listed in the sidebar to the left. GFI electives can be identified by the GFI logo placed next to the session/topic.

What is the Government Finance Institute (GFI)?

GFI is a comprehensive, multiyear professional development program featuring authoritative educational training in the nine core areas of government finance:

Accounting
Financial Reporting
Cash Management
Debt Management
Internal Control
Performance Management
Auditing
Human Resource Management
Ethics

GFI is a two level, progressive program, providing a continuing series of in-depth workshops and sessions at both a foundation (basic) and advanced level. Graduates will be formally recognized for their commitment to professional excellence and competence in the field.