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Cybersecurity in Local Government: A Discussion of Enduring Issues and Contemporary COVID-19 Concerns Apr 15, 2020

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Listen as GFOA's Shayne Kavanagh talks Cybersecurity with Phil Bertolini from the Center for Digital Government. It's a critical issue now more than ever.

Related Materials:

Government Finance Review Article: Be Ready When (not it) You're Hit with a Cyber Attack
GFOA White Paper: Working Remotely: A Guide for the Public Sector
Government Technology Resource Guide to Coronavirus for Government Leaders

2020 Financial Policy Challenge Feb 26, 2020

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The Financial Policy Challenge is a GFOA-wide effort to encourage members to adopt and share financial policies that are essential to a strong financial foundation for your community.

You can win the challenge by submitting policies that cover the essential features that are long-standing best practices in public finance. You can see those features on the Challenge website. You can also win by having your policy judged to the best of its kind by a panel of GFOA members.

Author Interview: Financial Foundations for Thriving Communities Feb 05, 2020

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Last year, GFOA released Financial Foundations for Thriving Communities. Recently, Shayne Kavanagh, GFOA Senior Manager for Research, discussed the book and why it's important for local governments.

Reliability and Consistency Part 2: Consistency: The Intersection of Words and Action Jan 08, 2020

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GFOA's new Financial Foundations for Thriving Communities program and the new Code of Ethics emphasize the importance of trust. To help GFOA members build trust, we've collected stories from GFOA members about high points (and low points) in their careers. In this segment, we talk about the fifth and final element in GFOA's Code of Ethics: consistency. Hear examples from "Jared," "Lynn," "Kelvin," and others!

Reliability and Consistency Part 1: Demonstrate Reliability Through Timeliness Dec 31, 2019

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GFOA's new Financial Foundations for Thriving Communities program and the new Code of Ethics emphasize the importance of trust. To help GFOA members build trust, we've collected stories from GFOA members about high points (and low points) in their careers. In this segment, we talk about the fifth and final element in GFOA's Code of Ethics: reliability. Hear examples from "Max," "Nathan," and others!

Diversity and Inclusion Part 2: Including the Community in Decisions and Crossing Tribal Lines Dec 11, 2019

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GFOA's new Financial Foundations for Thriving Communities program and the new Code of Ethics emphasize the importance of trust. To help GFOA members build trust, we've collected stories from GFOA members about high points (and low points) in their careers. In this segment, including the community in decisions and crossing tribal lines. Hear examples from "Bridget," "Michelle," and "Charles."

Diversity and Inclusion Part 1: Inclusivity in the Finance Office Dec 04, 2019

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GFOA's new Financial Foundations for Thriving Communities program and the new Code of Ethics emphasize the importance of trust. To help GFOA members build trust, we've collected stories from GFOA members about high points (and low points) in their careers. In this segment, we'll explore inclusivity in the finance office and provide a number of examples from members.

Treating People Fairly Part 2: Defining Fairness and Distributive Justice Nov 20, 2019

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GFOA's new Financial Foundations for Thriving Communities program and the new Code of Ethics emphasize the importance of trust. To help GFOA members build trust, we've collected stories from GFOA members about high points (and low points) in their careers. In this segment, we will explore the other component of fairness: distributive justice and look to the City of Portland, Oregon, as an example.

Treating People Fairly Part 1: Defining Fairness and Procedural Justice Nov 13, 2019

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GFOA's new Financial Foundations for Thriving Communities program and the new Code of Ethics emphasize the importance of trust. To help GFOA members build trust, we've collected stories from GFOA members about high points (and low points) in their careers. This segment focuses on defining fairness and procedural justice. Listen to an example of how it can work, and how a lack of procedural justice can create problems.

Producing Results for Your Community Part 2: Listen Actively So you Can Know the Results People Want Nov 06, 2019

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GFOA's new Financial Foundations for Thriving Communities program and the new Code of Ethics emphasize the importance of trust. To help GFOA members build trust, we've collected stories from GFOA members about high points (and low points) in their careers. In part two of this case study, you'll hear how "Crystal" and "Clark" listened actively and got results.

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