Thank you for your interest in suggesting or facilitating a session for CGFOA in 2027 at either our Summer Conference, Annual Fall Conference, or for one of our online virtual sessions throughout the year! Please read the following information carefully to determine whether your session proposal aligns with our goals and tracks. 

An Overview of CGFOA

Our purpose and objectives are:

• To​ improve the practice of governmental finance in Colorado, as developed and recommended by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada and other recognized authorities in the field of governmental administration, by developing mutually understandable procedures of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting and capital planning, cash management, financial administration, and debt management by encouraging the use of appropriate technology; by employing consistent financial classification, and principles; by training qualified public officials and employees; and by promoting ethical, high quality governmental service.

• To develop closer relationships and understanding among those concerned with public finance in Colorado by facilitating a system of networking, by promoting training and sharing of information among finance officers; by identifying career enhancement opportunities; by providing a forum for the discussion of common issues and problems; and other objectives of a mutual interest to public finance officers.

The CGFOA is a 501(c)6 not-for-profit organization that works to achieve its mission by:

• Training public officials: Providing training for qualified public officials and employees
• Encouraging technology: Promoting the use of appropriate technology
• Promoting ethical service: Encouraging high quality and ethical governmental service
• Building relationships: Facilitating networking and information sharing among finance officers
• Identifying career opportunities: Helping to identify opportunities for career enhancement
• Providing a forum: Creating a space for discussing common issues and problems

Education Programming

Our educational programming includes a robust online program offering over 40 virtual sessions throughout the year. Because our members are spread out through the entire state of Colorado, we keep our annual education programming accessible to everyone by offering these CPE courses online. We are looking for submissions for these sessions which generally last between 1-2 hours. Oftentimes we see sessions last a minimum of 50 minutes with 10 minutes for questions and follow up. Most sessions are scheduled on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays between 9am-2pm.

CGFOA's annual conferences are opportunities for finance professionals to network, share successes, and learn about best practices, new products and technologies. Our Summer Conference is usually in late July or early August and is a short, 1.5-day conference. Our Annual Fall Conference will be held October 5-8, 2027 in Pueblo, Colorado.

All of the education sessions online or at conferences are offered within these NASBA approved educational tracks:

Audience

Our membership and conference attendees are comprised of individuals from various sectors. We welcome participation from government officials, government finance officers, professionals within government finance, budget and procurement, city clerks, tax auditors, municipalities, state agencies, special districts, school districts, non-profit organizations, private businesses, private industries, and government finance consultants.

Our annual fall conference has become one of the signature events in the state (and even greater mountain region) bringing together all who are engaged in public finance.

Questions? Email [email protected]