Update regarding Phoenix pay system

As you know, many federal public servants have been affected by issues regarding the Phoenix pay system that began to […]

Apr 26, 2016

Expanding our toolbox: reflections on collaboration on International Labour Day

With the approach of May Day, I want to take a moment to reflect on the importance of the international […]

Mar 30, 2016

FI Community PD Framework: Strengthening capacity to deliver effective financial stewardship

As the role of a financial officer continues to evolve and expand into that of a cross-functional business expert, the […]

Budget 2016 offers opportunity to the FI Community: ACFO

The 2016 federal budget contains many steps in the right direction for Canadians who rely on high quality public services […]

ACFO supports recommendations for progressive taxation, restoring the public service in the 2016 Alternative Federal Budget

ACFO welcomes the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ 2016 Alternative Federal Budget (AFB) and supports its recommendations to restore the […]

ACFO on Budget 2016: Restoring fairness and funding a progressive platform

Last week ACFO submitted a brief to the House of Commons Standing Committee as part of that committee’s budget consultation […]

Feb 2, 2016

Bringing financial insight to Shared Services Canada

Revelations about inconsistencies in financial practices at Shared Services Canada contained in the Auditor General’s latest report are of great […]

Feb 1, 2016

Recognize our best and brightest

The nomination deadline for the Awards of Excellence in Public Sector Financial Management is quickly approaching. Presented annually by the […]

Dec 17, 2015

The best of the season to you all

As I prepare to put a very busy 2015 to bed, I find myself particularly reflective as I take stock […]

Dec 11, 2015

Thoughts on accrual based accounting, transparency and sustainability

While reading through the news a few days ago, I came across an illuminating article in Public Finance International and […]

Thoughts on another successful AGM

First of all, I’d like to extend my sincere appreciation to the 160 members of the FI Community that joined […]

ACFO President reacts to fiscal update

With the news that Canada’s budget is once again in deficit, Milt Isaacs, President of the Association of Canadian Financial […]