MGFOA Member Benefits

Belong to Michigan’s Premier Network of Government Finance Professionals

MGFOA membership connects you with the education, resources, peer support, and professional network you need to serve your community with confidence.

Supporting the People Behind Strong Public Finance

MGFOA is dedicated to promoting excellence in government finance by supporting the professionals responsible for managing public resources, preparing financial reports, guiding budgets, interpreting regulations, and advising public leaders.

Whether you work directly in state or local government or serve public entities as a trusted partner, MGFOA helps you stay informed, connected, and prepared for the evolving demands of the profession.

MGFOA members and government finance professionals

Invest in Your Professional Growth

Membership gives you access to practical education, timely updates, peer learning, member resources, and opportunities to build relationships across Michigan’s public finance community.

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Why Join MGFOA?

MGFOA membership is designed to help public finance professionals learn, lead, solve problems, and stay connected to the issues shaping local government finance.

Education

Affordable Professional Development

Access high-quality educational programs focused on government finance, accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, cash management, investments, debt management, and other timely public-sector topics.

Timely Updates

Stay Ahead of Changes

Receive information about pending legislation, new public acts, federal and state regulations, accounting standards, implementation guidance, technology updates, and collaborative initiatives affecting local government finance.

Connection

A Statewide Professional Network

Connect with public finance professionals throughout Michigan through conferences, seminars, committees, forums, networking events, and member-to-member learning opportunities.

Resources

Practical Member Tools

Access member resources, policy and procedure materials, helpful links, webinar recordings, online forums, and information designed to support day-to-day government finance work.

Career Growth

Mentoring and Leadership

Build your career through mentoring, committee service, leadership opportunities, scholarships, educational programs, and meaningful engagement with experienced professionals.

Opportunity

Jobs and Professional Visibility

Use the MGFOA job board to review public finance opportunities, share openings, and stay connected to career movement across Michigan’s government finance community.

600+

Members across Michigan

Nearly 500

Communities represented

GFOA Affiliate

Proudly affiliated with the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.

MGFOA professional education and seminars

 

Mentoring

New members may be connected with experienced members who can serve as a resource for learning about MGFOA, the profession, and best practices.

Committees

Members are encouraged to get involved through standing committees focused on professional development, accounting standards, legislative issues, technology, membership, and more.

Online Forums

Member forums provide a place to discuss accounting, legislation, best practices, compliance, budgeting, financial reporting, and other topics relevant to public finance.

Policies and Procedures for Key Financial Functions

Members can access resources developed by the MGFOA Accounting Standards Committee covering key financial functions such as budgeting, fund balance, capital assets, grants management, debt management, payroll, ethics, purchasing, and financial reporting.

Webinar Recordings and Member-Only Content

MGFOA members may access selected webinar recordings and member-only resources through the website, helping them continue learning when it fits their schedule.

 

Become Part of the MGFOA Community

Join Michigan’s leading association for government finance professionals and gain access to the education, resources, relationships, and support that help you succeed.

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