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Today, with over 900 members, the North Carolina Government Finance Officers Association continues to work for a strong, professionally-oriented organization.

Active membership is open to all finance or accounting officers, whether elected or appointed, employed in any public jurisdiction of the State.

Associate membership is open to any other person who is interested in the principles and practices of governmental finance and who supports the purposes of the Association.

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The Association continues to promote improvement in the methods of governmental financing, and encourages its members to follow the standards developed and recommended by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada, the Governmental Accounting Standard Board, the Department of the State Treasurer and other recognized authorities in the field of municipal administration.

The North Carolina Government Finance Officers Association recognizes the needs of its members for opportunities to become better informed of emerging new standards and policies within government finance.

It sponsors many professional programs in close cooperation with the North Carolina School of Government, North Carolina League of Municipalities, and the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners.

Throughout the years, program topics have addressed the profession's diversity. The nature, size, and scope of the organization is carefully considered when program topics are developed. Some of the programs have included Bond Ratings and Disclosure Regulations in Bond Sales, Financial Statements and Audit Reports, Budgeting for Small Governmental Units, and Accounting for Investment Earnings.

Also, a certification program for the Public Finance Officers has been formed.

Membership Benefits

Sponsored by UNC Chapel Hill School of Government

Become a part of a dynamic, interactive, and inclusive community of NC budgeting, finance, tax, purchasing, and other local and state government professionals. Find out about the latest resources related to local government finance in North Carolina. Join in listserv discussions, share documents and videos, and network with peers throughout the state.  Gain knowledge about legal authorities, best practices, and helpful strategies for handling both routine and complex local government finance issues.

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NCGFOA holds two to three conferences per year.

  • The Spring Conference will generally be held in the Triangle, Piedmont or Charlotte region in February or March.
  • The Summer Conference is traditionally held in Wilmington in July.
  • The Fall Conference is generally held in the western part of the state in November.

Conferences include educational sessions and networking activities to promote and improve governmental finance in North Carolina.

Check out the Conference & Events page for upcoming opportunities and to see photos of past events.

The North Carolina Government Finance Officers Association sponsors the NC Finance Officers' Certification Program. This program is designed to enhance the public finance profession in North Carolina.

Certification is achieved through a combination of professional experience, continuing educational requirements, and successful completion of four examinations in the public finance field.

Learn more about the Certification Program.