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ABOUT US

 
 

The The New Jersey Government Finance Officers Association which was established in 1937 as a professional association of governmental finance officers to:

  • Train governmental finance professionals pursuant to the certification program as established by the State      Legislature
      • Study problems affecting governmental finance and make recommendations for their solution
      • Review legislation affecting the finance administration of governmental units
      • Promote in-service training programs for government finance employees
      • Cooperate fully with the projects and aims of the Government Finance Officers' Association of the United States and Canada
      • For further information click on By-Laws


      Membership
      Membership in GFOA of New Jersey is open to all public officials regularly engaged in the area of governmental finance. Each regular member present at the Annual Meeting shall be entitled to one vote. GFOA of New Jersey members form a diverse group of individuals--from entry-level employees to senior managers--who work for a broad range of governments, including cities, towns, and other municipalities of all sizes; county governments; school districts and special districts; public employee retirement systems; states and provinces; schools of administration and public affairs; libraries; federal agencies; and accounting firms, law firms, investment banks, and consulting institutions.

      GFOA of New Jersey's Executive Board
      The success of GFOA of New Jersey is accomplished primarily through the hard work of dedicated members and associate members.      The Executive Board (email addresses) is equally committed to completing tasks that enhance and promote professionalism within the governmental community. Members can volunteer their time and talents to the association through the many dedicated committees that make GFOA of NJ what it is today.

      Membership Services

      GFOA of New Jersey's members regularly take advantage of the following association programs, services, and activities to strengthen their professional skills and keep up-to-date on developments in their field:

      • Newsletter.  GFOA of New Jersey publishes a quartely newsletter with pertinent articles on cash management; accounting, auditing, and financial reporting; and pension and benefit issues.
      • Training.  More than 30 CEUs are offered at seminars throughout the year, including teleconferences, live one day, League of Municipalities Conference and our Annual Fall Conference.
      • Scholarships.  The association sponsors scholarships to recognize outstanding undergraduate and graduate students in public finance.
      • Annual Conference.  Over 600 attendees gather each year for this two-and-one-half day professional meeting.
      • Association Counsel and Executive Director.  Association Counsel and Executive Director assists the Executive Board and Members with pertinent information relating to day to day operations of the Association.
      • Technical Inquiry Services.  Members may contact the GFOA of New Jersey office with technical questions about financial management topics.

      View By-laws

      GFOA Officers and Staff 2007 - 2008

      Raymond N. Carnevale
      PRESIDENT
      Assistant Treasurer and Purchasing Agent
      City of Hackensack
      Hackensack, NJ

      Alan P. Negreann
      FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
      Manager/Chief Financial Officer
      River Edge Borough
      River Edge, NJ

      Ronald J. Angelo
      IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
      Chief Financial Officer
      City of Summit
      Summit, NJ

      William Homa
      SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
      Chief Financial Officer
      Cedar Grove Township
      Cedar Grove, NJ

      Ruth Moynihan
      THIRD VICE PRESIDENT
      Chief Financial Officer
      Deerfield Township
      Deerfield, NJ

      James J. Terruso
      RECORDING SECRETARY
      Chief Financial Officer Sea Isle City
      Sea Isle City, NJ

      Dorothy Stikna
      TREASURER
      Chief Financial Officer
      Village of Ridgewood
      Ridgewood, NJ

      Michael Kronyak
      NORTHERN AREA CHAIR
      Chief Financial Officer
      Hasbrouck Heights Borough
      Hasbrouck Heights

      Joanne R. Louth
      CENTRAL AREA CHAIR
      Chief Financial Officer
      West Windsor Township
      West Windsor, NJ

      Edmund J. Grant
      SOUTHERN AREA CHAIR
      Chief Financial Officer Cape May County
      Cape May Court House, NJ

      Michael F. Conti
      EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
      Government Finance Officers Association
      Clifton, NJ


      Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Government Finance Officers Association of New Jersey, 758 Clifton Avenue,PO Box 2018, Clifton, NJ 07015-2018.
      voice: 973/778-1070
      fax: 973/778-0270
      e-mail: GFOANJ