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Supporting local government financial officers through professionalism, leadership and collaboration.

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AML Essentials for Local Government Finance Officers

Learn to spot warning signs and respond to concerns with @GFOABC and @KPMG_Canada.

Nov. 5 | 9:30–11 AM Pacific | Zoom Register: https://t.co/sxF79gCm40

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2027 is already taking shape!

Planning is underway for @GFOABC’s 2027 Annual Conference, and there are a few ways to get involved early. Visit the 2027 Annual Conference webpage to submit a topic, request the Sponsor & Exhibitor Package, and learn more. https://t.co/FwkTZhLku4

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How do you turn strategic priorities into a financial plan?

Join @GFOABC Nov. 25 in Vancouver for Budgeting Best Practices, an interactive workshop on budgeting, financial planning and aligning resources with Council or board priorities.

Register: https://t.co/7iNDYzyF57

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Calling all @GFOABC members! What conversations should BC’s local government finance community be having in 2027?

Planning is underway for GFOABC’s Annual Conference, and we want to hear from you. Visit https://t.co/FwkTZhLku4 to learn more and to submit your topic by Nov 30.

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When does borrowing make sense for your community?

Join @GFOABC Nov. 24 in Vancouver for Treasury & Debt Financing, a full-day workshop covering debt management, borrowing limits, financing options and long-term borrowing.

Register: https://t.co/acuCdT97zb

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How does your community fund growth while protecting long-term financial sustainability?

Join @GFOABC Nov 24 in Vancouver for Development Financing in BC: From Policy to Practice, a full-day workshop on DCCs, ACCs, infrastructure and funding growth.

Reg: https://t.co/A1hTHOmFMn

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Calling All Sponsors & Exhibitors! 🤝

@GFOABC’s 2027 Annual Conference is coming to Richmond, BC, June 2–4, 2027, and we’re inviting organizations to join us.

Early, Early Bird pricing is now available. Visit https://t.co/FwkTZhLku4 to request the Sponsor & Exhibitor Package.

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What are local government finance teams learning from ERP projects, capital delivery and asset management?

The September newsletter shares practical perspectives from across the sector, plus a look back at @GFOABC’s 20th Boot Camp offering.

https://t.co/UBpiMr4KV6

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Save the date! June 2–4, 2027

@GFOABC’s 2027 Annual Conference is coming to Richmond, BC.

We’re bringing our Building Resilient Communities series to a close with a focus on Governance & Leadership.

Visit https://t.co/FwkTZhLku4 to learn more and get involved.

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@GFOABC Fall PD is coming to Vancouver on November 24 and 25.

Interest is strong. Financial Reporting: PS 1202 is already full.

Explore the remaining workshops and register:
https://t.co/T7skehDyH4

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The hardest calls in local government finance aren't the technical ones. Ethics in Local Government Finance: a 2-part webinar series with KPMG's Ashutosh Vats. Case studies, polling, live Q&A. Sept 10 and Oct 15. 3 CPD hours. https://t.co/TXMYC2pScd #GFOABC

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Congratulations to the 2026 Excellence in Local Government Finance Award recipients, honoured in Kelowna. Five people and teams raising the standard for the profession: https://t.co/9LCYn91x1B

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Nearly half of BC local governments told us they don't yet have a full-lifecycle financial model for housing growth. That's one thread in the new Conference Edition of Dollars & Sense Perspective, out now: https://t.co/FwbC5rtzQa

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Meet the 2026–2027 GFOABC Board of Directors — elected by members at the AGM in Kelowna and led by President Corinne Bomben of the City of Prince Rupert. Congratulations to all twelve! 👏 #GFOABC

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Day 2 of #GFOABC2026 in the books: keynote speaker Steve Foran on gratitude and resilience, our annual member awards, and sessions addressing the real pressures finance teams face. Capped off with a gala among the vineyards at 50th Parallel. 👏 #GFOABC

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Looking back at a full Day 1 of #GFOABC2026 in Kelowna as Day 2 gets going — housing, infrastructure, and a look at digital twins for capital planning. Strong panels, sharp questions, a busy tradeshow floor.

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Day 1 of #GFOABC2026 is here in Kelowna. Last night we kicked things off on the waterfront at King Taps — today the main program begins. This year's theme: Building Resilient Communities: Housing & Infrastructure. Welcome, everyone.

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Clean water, safe streets, parks, public health — the things a community counts on. BC's local government finance professionals opened the week in Kelowna with a bigger question: why does local government exist, and how can it serve communities better?

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The most stressful week of your year just wrapped — and this week's Spotlight Series with @steveforangratefulceo was the reset. Next week, we reconnect in person at the 2026 GFOABC Annual Conference in Kelowna, May 27–29. Safe travels, all. https://t.co/FwkTZhLku4 #GFOABC

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Is your TCA data a primary input into capital planning — or does it stop at compliance? On Asset Management Day in @UBCM's Local Government Awareness Week, that's the question. Join @psdcitywide + @GFOABC July 9. https://t.co/XjFRDC4WPi

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