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

Thank you for visiting the NYS GFOA web site. If you are a member of NYS GFOA, in addition to learning more about the Association and registering for upcoming events, the Members Only section provides you with access to many resources and the Association's online, ontime Membership Directory. Click on the MEMBERS tab on the far right and login!

Upcoming Events

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

MAY

16 Long Island Region Spring Seminar

Fox Hollow Conference Center, Woodbury

17 Downstate Region (North) Spring Seminar

Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, Poughkeepsie

22 Downstate Region Spring Seminar

Westchester County Center, White Plains

JUNE

6-7 GFI Foundations Workshop - Governmental Accounting and Financial Reporting

Oneida County Office Building, Utica

7 Northeast Region Spring Seminar

Waters Edge Restaurant, Glenville

JULY

19 Western Region Summer Seminar

Terry Hills Golf Club, Batavia

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.