Consideration of the Whole Person in Leadership
As a Director, I know that my leadership skills are equally as important as my technical skills. When it comes to managing employees, I [...]
The City of Pasadena Onboards New Staff Faster with Automated Solicitation Development
Nestled at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains lies the thriving City of Pasadena, CA, home to the beloved Rose Parade and [...]
Deadline for Budget Award Applications is Fast Approaching!
This is just a reminder that the deadline for Budget Award applications is approaching. Applications will be accepted until October 1, 2023 at 5:00 PM PST. The Recognition Committee accepts documents with preliminary budget numbers (as approved by council) or final approved budget numbers (as approved by council). Please note that participants in the Budget Award program will be asked to provide a reviewer from their agency. Each agency must submit at least one volunteer budget reviewer to participate in the Budget Award program. To login, please use the link below https://csmfo.awardsplatform.com/ If you have forgotten your [...]
Staying Engaged with CSMFO after Retirement (Part III)
This is part three in a four-part series and will spotlight Brent Mason, former Finance Director for the cities of Riverside and San Bernardino. [...]
A (Fiscal) Year in Review: CSMFO Professional Standards Committee 2022-23 Update
The California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO) is a premier organization dedicated to promoting excellence in financial management in the public sector. At the [...]
Messages
CSMFO Suspending ALL In-Person Gatherings Through April 30
March 12, 2020 While CSMFO [...]
President’s Message | March 2020
Steve Heide, 2020 CSMFO President [...]
Editor’s Alley | March 2020
Spring is knocking on the [...]