Each quarter GFOABC will pose a short survey to the membership. The results will be made available after the quarter closes. Do you have a question?
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Current Quarterly Question:
Strengths, Challenges, and Real-World Issues: Capital Plans & Budgets
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Thursday, December 18, 2025
A total of 79 local Governments responded to the survey, providing insights into how they manage Permissive Tax Exemptions (PTE) and Grants in Aid (GIA) programs. Theresponses reveal significant civersity in approaches,though several clear trends eme…
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Saturday, October 4, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a frequent topic of conversation in government circles, and finance departments are beginning to consider what it might mean for their work. The latest GFOABC quarterly question invited members to share how th…
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Thursday, July 31, 2025
Emergency Preparedness in Bc Local Governments: Finance Officers Weigh In
Climate-related disasters and emergencies become more frequent and costly. In March 2025, the Government Finance Officers of BC (GFOABC) and CivicInfo BC surveyed BC local Gov…
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Tuesday, January 21, 2025
In September, local governments across British Columbia were surveyed regarding fire services in their communities. Fifty (50) BC municipalities and regional districts responded, providing valuable insights into how this essential service is funded. …
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