Financial managers are tasked with developing adequate internal control frameworks, testing their effectiveness and developing processes for efficient financial reporting. To address these challenges, The Performance Institute’s Center for Financial Management provides the strategies and tools necessary to solve financial and budgetary issues while promoting excellence, transparency and accountability to government financial managers. Through national conferences and training programs, The Institute addresses the latest financial management standards in government, including accelerating financial reporting, improving internal controls, auditing program finances, integrating budget and performance and implementing activity-based costing.
Show Me the Money
Most of us work hard for our money and we like to know exactly where it’s going. If we think we have $100 unaccounted for in our bank balances, we’re going to find out where it went. Imagine losing $787…
Senate at Work on “Ugly” Spending Bill
The $410 billion federal spending bill is likely to win approval when it comes to a Senate vote later this week. The measure will keep the government from running out of money through Sept. 30, when the budget year ends.… More »
Treasury Department Lacking Many Critical Employees
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geitner has been tasked with many duties, including disseminating stimulus money. With so many tasks assigned to the Department, it is surprising that the Treasury is operating with barely any employees