This course covers the organization and structure of government, public accountability, ethics in government, the government financing process and other legal and environmental aspects of government.

Our instructors are Suzette Baker, CGFM, CPA, James Cox, CGFM, and David Hasso, CGFM, CPA.

Ms. Baker is the Assistant Director of the Office of State Comptroller's Bureau of Financial Reporting. Mr. Cox is an Audit Manager with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Audit Services. Mr. Hasso, is the Executive Director of the Office of the State Comptroller's Bureau of Financial Reporting & Oil Spill Remediation.

The CGFM designation measures the knowledge and skills that a professional needs to succeed in today's business environment. The CGFM is recognized as the mark of excellence in government financial management.

PEF members who pay their own course costs can apply for reimbursement through the Certification and License Exam Fee Reimbursement Program, described at GOER website. 

In addition, NYS employees who are part of either PEF or M/C could be entitled to receive reimbursement of certification examination fees once you have met the requirements from AGA and GOER. Click here for more information.