Course Description:
The course provides an overview of the essential elements of the current and future roles of government Chief Financial Officers and their staff. It surveys the various roles of the government financial manager as strategic leaders and partners with the business, compliance officer, risk manager, transaction processor, strategic planner, financial reporter, and provider of management and financial data. The course addresses the policies, challenges and opportunities associated with decision support, business process improvement, systems integration, financial systems security, ethics, workforce development, performance management, portfolio management, and leadership of change. Issues related to standards, privacy, and transparency are considered.

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