Government Finance Officers Association of Texas
Attention:
Welcome back from the GFOAT Fall Conference, we hope the sessions were informative and of benefit to you. We are currently editing the recorded sessions and plan to have them available as soon as possible. During this time we have posted the non-recorded presentations and handouts for your use at www.gfoatondemand.com.
Introducing a New Service from GFOAT,
Training Videos On-Demand!
GFOAT annually conducts two conferences a year to enhance the knowledge and skills of its GFOAT members. This site has been created to provide video training opportunities online and “on demand." more
Click on the play button to view video. In order of apperance: Clifford Blackwell, City of Bedford; Terri Doby,
City of Rowlett; Carl Nicchio, Wells Fargo Bank; Kent Austin, City of University Park; Thomas Tvardzik,
City of University Park; and Monika Arris, Collin County
Special Thanks to Our
Platinum Sponsors
Special Thanks to Our
Platinum and Gold Sponsors
Special Thanks to Our
Platinum and Gold Sponsors
President's Message
Holiday Greetings!
Welcome to the Holidays, v. 2011! This is my favorite time of the year, and I hope to fully enjoy it some day. The stress of maintaining the balance between work and home is at its height during the holiday season. When the “days dwindle down to a precious few” in December, city council meeting agendas can become crowded with running-out-of-time items, much like Black Friday shopping trips. Once that last meeting in December has occurred, peace typically returns to the office. It becomes the perfect time for strategic planning.
The strategic plan I mean is yours and not the one belonging to the organization. You probably have goals incorporated into your work plan for fiscal year 2011-2012 that demonstrate how your efforts will support the organization’s plan. more
GFOAT News
GFOAT – Affiliates Day
PRESENTATIONS POSTED
Thanks to all who participated in affiliates day and volunteered at the Booth! Here are updates from the presentations…
8:30-9:45
TAXABLE BENEFITS: The IRS has identified fringe benefits as the most common area for intermediate sanctions on exempt organizations, due largely to inadequate documentation. This session will include information on rules for accountable plans, personal cell phone use, educational assistance plans and more.
Paige Gerich, Tax Partner, BKD
Click here for the Taxable Benefits presentation.
Continuing Education
Credit Instructions:
For Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, use the SPONSOR ID and CLASS number on the CEU form and ENTER the APPROPRIATE HOURS for your ANNUAL reporting. KEEP THIS FILE FOR YOUR RECORDS. FOR CGFO certification through GFOAT, ENTER THESE HOURS on our on-line system at www.gfoat.org/MemberAccess.html. Keep this form for your records.
10:00-11:00
COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS-PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS: This session will discuss policies and issues related to setting up foundations.
Anne Murphy, Principal and Partner, Dini Partners
Other TML Presentations: