Government Finance Officers Association of the Washington Metropolitan Area

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The Government Finance Officers Association of the Washington Metropolitan Area (GFOA-WMA) is the local organization of the national GFOA of the US and Canada. We support public sector employees in government finance. GFOA-WMA provides educational and networking opportunities to promote, encourage and support high standards in accounting, budget, treasury and all other aspects of local government financial management.
GFOA-WMA membership consists of approximately 300 finance officers and associate members in the District of Columbia and the surrounding cities and counties of Maryland and Virginia. Active (voting) members are generally employed by a local government organization and live or work in the Washington metropolitan area. Associate members are members of industries that serve local government, including auditors, actuaries, bankers, educators, and attorneys.

 


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Quarterly Luncheons

The GFOA-WMA hosts three quarterly luncheon meetings to keep our membership abreast of local and regional topics to meet the ever evolving challenges of government finance.

 

Annual Conference

The GFOA-WMA offers an annual one day conference that provides members with educational, training, and networking opportunities to enhance professional development.

 

Publications

A periodic newsletter covering finance issues and GFOA-WMA activities.

 

 

Networking

Ongoing opportunities for members to exchange ideas and information with government finance officers as well as other finance-related professionals.

 

Opportunities for Involvement

Standing Committees

  • Education Committee

  • Program Committee

  • Membership Committee

  • Newsletter Committee

  • Standards & Regulation Committee

  • Website Enhancements Committee

Solicitations for committee members are made annually at the conference. Committee Chairpersons are nominated by the Board and approved by the membership at the annual conference for a one-year term. Committee members may join at any time during the year.

 

Affiliated Groups

 

The GFOA-WMA encourages participation in the national GFOA and its affiliates, including:

  • Resource Technology Group

  • Black Caucus of the GFOA

  • Women's Public Finance Network of GFOA

  • Large Government Forum

 

 

For more information about Membership you may contact:

George Dines- Membership Chair

george.dines@dc.gov

 
 
 
 
 
Government Finance Officers Association WMA
Attention: Johnetta B. Bond, OPRS
441 4th Street, NW - Room 400S
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-741-8622  *  Fax: 202-741-8628
email: contact@gfoa-wma.org