Government Finance Officers Association of Texas
About GFOAT
The Government Finance Officers Association of Texas (GFOAT) was organized in 1955 to promote, encourage and advance the professional development of governmental financial management
throughout the State of Texas.
Almost four decades later, GFOAT actively seeks to promote the professional practice of governmental financial management, to represent its membership through the study of financial management
problems, and to encourage high professional standards among financial management professionals.
Two‐Way Communication‐Encourages exchange of up‐to‐date information about trends in the governmental financial management profession through meetings, special reports, publications,
correspondence, and telephone calls.
Legislative Action‐Serves actively with the Texas Municipal League to represent and advance the views
of public Finance practitioners in the Texas Legislature.
Education‐Provides opportunities for continued growth and self‐development of members through
workshops, seminars, and a special certification program emphasizing continuing education.
Public Relations‐Promotes an understanding of the public Financial management profession among the
general public.
GFOAT is an affiliate organization of the Texas Municipal League (TML), which represents some 98% of
Texas' urban population through its 1,000 member cities and towns. Organized in 1913 as an informal
association of 14 municipalities, TML today is a progressive, multi‐million dollar enterprise offering a wide variety of services to Texas cities.
As partners, TML and GFOAT offer the best in representation and assistance to cities and their finance professionals.
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