An Update on the CBRT Initiative
As posted previously, a group of interested parties and corporations, which make up the California Business Roundtable (CBRT), placed the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act on the November 2024 ballot. [...]
How California’s Water Utilities are Addressing Climate Change with the WIFIA Program
(Read Part 1) Changes in climate, such as more persistent drought and increased stormwater runoff, can have significant effects on the infrastructure and operations [...]
CSMFO Innovation Award Applications Deadline Approaching!
This is a reminder that the deadline for CSMFO Innovation Award applications is rapidly approaching. Applications will be accepted until November 30, 2023 at 5:00 PM PST. Has your agency done something innovative in accounting, budgeting, treasury, debt administration, procurement risk management, or technology? If so, submit an application today! Innovation Award applications are judged and scored by a special review panel comprised of CSMFO Board Members and Recognition Committee leadership. The panel scores the awards based on originality, purpose, effectiveness, practicality, and transferability. Originality: is there evidence of creativity and imaginative thinking in the development of the innovation [...]
October Editors Alley: Football, Halloween, Pumpkin Spice, and Audit in the Air!
Happy Fall, CSMFO Members! It’s hard to believe we are nearing the end of October, and another season is flying by. For many of you October means fall [...]
Board of Director Meeting Recaps (April – August 2023)
BOD Meeting August 2023 The Board of Directors convened an in-person meeting in the City of San Mateo on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. The meeting started with the approval [...]
Messages
President Elect’s Message | June 2021
The last 60 days have [...]
Editor’s Alley | June 2021
I hope everyone has had [...]
Chainsaw Collaboration and a Rhubarb Twist | President’s Message | May 2021
Turns out, this old dog [...]