North Carolina Government Finance Officers Association

This site provides information on the NCGFOA, an association of over 400 local government finance officers.

Welcome

The purpose of this Association is to promote the improvement of the methods of governmental financing in North Carolina as developed and recommended by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, The Department of the State Treasurer, and other recognized authorities in the field of government administration.

About NCGFOA

Announcements

The NCGFOA Board is excited to announce the launch of the NCGFOA Awards of Excellence, a new program designed to honor outstanding achievements in public finance across North Carolina.

These awards celebrate individuals and teams who exemplify leadership, innovation, and a commitment to excellence in our profession.

 

About the Awards. The program includes two distinct honors:

  • Outstanding Finance Officer Award Recognizes an individual who demonstrates exemplary leadership, financial acumen, and sustained contributions to the field of public finance.
  • Innovation in Government Finance Award Honors individuals or teams who have successfully implemented innovative financial strategies, technologies, or processes that enhance public sector operations.

 

Why This Matters. The Awards of Excellence aim to:

  1. Motivate finance professionals to pursue high standards, continuous improvement, and accountability.
  2. Share best practices and success stories that inspire collaboration and mentoring.
  3. Demonstrate NCGFOA’s commitment to professional development and ethical governance.
  4. Reward transparency and fiscal responsibility, building trust with the public and elected officials.

For the inaugural 2026 awards, there are no separate categories by unit size, region, or type—every eligible member has an opportunity to be recognized.

 

Key Dates

  • Applications Open: November 18, 2025
  • Submission Deadline: January 4, 2026, at 11:59 PM
  • Winners Announced: NCGFOA Spring Conference, February 16, 2026, Pinehurst, NC

 

How to Apply:

Detailed award descriptions, eligibility requirements, and evaluation criteria are included here. Please review them carefully before submitting your nomination. Submit your nomination in a Word document (with optional PDF attachments) to: ​

Karen Mills, Director of Strategic Management
Karen.Mills@ncgfoa.org

We look forward to celebrating the exceptional contributions and innovations that strengthen public finance in North Carolina. Thank you for helping us recognize excellence in our profession!

 

FOR CPAs: The North Carolina State Board of CPA Examiners changed the CPE rules effective January 1, 2020 for CPE completed in 2020 for the 2021-2022 license renewal that begins April 1 2021.

Big picture, two key messages:

    1. CPE is now recorded in minutes rather than hours. Instead of 40 hours at 50 minutes each, the requirement is for 2,000 CPE minutes. This allows licensees to claim credit for all CPE minutes instead of having to round down time of less than half-hour increments. Nano Learning is a new thing!
    2. The annual ethics minimum requirement has been reduced from two hours (100 minutes) to 50 minutes.

More details about these rule changes are available at nccapaboard.gov

The North Carolina Government Finance Officers Association (“NCGFOA”) board is proud to announce the new NCGFOA Career Center to connect employers and job seekers in North Carolina government finance. With modern design and an intuitive interface, this powerful platform is accessible through any device – your desktop, smart phone or tablet.

All 30 day posts are free for eligible employers: municipal, county, special district, public utility, housing authority, COG, public school, airport, transit, state, community college, and public university units. Membership in NCGFOA is not required. 

The NCGFOA job board is available for employers to post any level of government financial position in accounting, reporting, budget, payroll, procurement, contract, grant, risk management, debt, investment, property tax, revenue, internal audit, and business office in departments such as health and human services, parks, public safety, etc. Out of state and private employers are not eligible to post on the NCGFOA job board at this time.

As we embark on this new initiative, we welcome your questions and feedback.  We hope that this new resource empowers your North Carolina government finance recruitment and/or personal career journey and strengthens our workforce.

Please spread the word about this fantastic NCGFOA initiative to your peers, colleagues, and students. For questions and feedback, please reach out to me, Karen Mills, Director of Strategic Initiatives, karen.mills@ncgfoa.org

Services

New Membership

Today, with over 400 members, the North Carolina Government Finance Officers Association continues to work for a strong, professionally-oriented organization. We have both Active & Associate membership options.

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Conferences & Events

The Association holds two formal meetings: a business meeting in the spring, and another meeting in the summer. Keep up to date with when the next one will be held and if reservations for any upcoming conferences have started.

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Certification Program

The North Carolina Public Finance Officers’ Certification Program is sponsored by The NCGFOA. The examinations for the program are held twice a year.

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Upcoming Events

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2026

Conference

2026 NCGFOA Spring Conference

Sunday, February 15
4:00 PM -
Tuesday, February 17
4:00 PM

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19
2026

Conference

2026 NCGFOA Summer Conference

Sunday, July 19
4:00 PM -
Tuesday, July 21
11:00 PM

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Scholarships

NC GFOA Conference Scholarship Application

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Local Government Finance Course Scholarship Application

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Call for Topics

We want to hear from you!

Each year the NCGFOA hosts several conferences and programs, which focus on innovations in the government finance field, technical know-how and essential tools of the profession. 

We're interested in what your areas of concerns are, what topics you would like to have addressed, etc. The NCGFOA welcomes your input as we attempt to meet the needs of each local government across the state.

Questions? Contact Us:

Karen Mills, Director of Strategic Management
Karen.Mills@ncgfoa.org | 919-616-5726