TITLE
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RECOGNIZE GUILFORD COUNTY FINANCE STAFF MEMBERS FOR OBTAINING THE NORTH CAROLINA LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICER CERTIFICATION
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Commissioner Kay Cashion
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BACKGROUND
Background
Four members of the Guilford County Finance Department have completed the requirements for the North Carolina Certified Local Government Finance Officer program and have received their certifications.
• Kim Slusher - Deputy Finance Director
• John Barfield - Deputy Finance Director
• Auriel Cowan - Accounting Manager
• Brittany Hoke - Sr. Financial Analyst
This is a big accomplishment for the team and brings the total number of staff in the Finance Department that have their certifications up to seven.
To become certified, individuals must meet certain experience requirements and successfully complete four of the five core courses through the UNC School of Government curriculum and pass four comprehensive exams.
The five core courses are:
• Introduction to Local Government Finance
• Governmental Accounting and Financial Reporting
• Budgeting and Financial Planning (two courses but counted collectively as one requirement)
o Budgeting in Local Government
o Capital Financing in Local Government
• Cash Management and Investment of Public Funds
• Effective Supervisory Management Program
There are four exams that must be successfully completed (i.e., pass with a grade of 70% or higher). There are no waivers for the exams. The four exams are as follows:
• Governmental Accounting and Financial Reporting
• Cash Management and Investment of Public Funds
• Budgeting and Financial Planning
• Financial and Supervisory Management (tied to the Effective Supervisory Management Program)
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Recognize Kim Slusher, John Barfield, Auriel Cowan and Brittany Hoke for becoming Certified Local Government Finance Officers.
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