Membership is open to everyone whose career, studies or interests involve government financial management and accounting. An affiliate of the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), founded in 1906, that represents public finance officials throughout the United States and Canada; UGFOA provides timely information, practical educational opportunities, and the latest information on best practices.  In doing so, the GFOA offers public-sector finance professionals an unparalleled opportunity to:

• obtain how-to instruction on a wide range of financial topics,
• enhance their technical skills,
• broaden their knowledge and deepen their expertise,
• achieve professional recognition,
• coordinate efforts with colleagues,
• develop leadership skills, and network with peers.

Members receive the latest information on developments in all aspects of public finance and state laws impacting local funding. They also enjoy many opportunities to participate in continuing professional education training that fosters their professional growth and career advancement.

The UGFOA has three (3) classes of members:

• Active Members. Active members include all public officials or employees, elected or appointed, who are employed by any political subdivision organized under the laws of the State of Utah in any aspect or function of public finance.
• Associate Members. Associate members shall include any person who is not eligible for Active or Honorary Life membership, and who is both interested in public finance and subscribes to the objectives and purposes of the UGFOA.
• Honorary Life Members. Honorary Life members shall include any person who has been a member of the UGFOA for a period of not less than twenty (20) years and has retired from active public financial service.

The annual membership fee is only required for the Primary Membership holder. Fee includes the entire organization and is due each calendar year by March 31st, and includes new hires and replacements. Each State of Utah department is considered a separate organization.

Annual Membership Fee per Organization:

$50 Active Members

$75 Associate Members

Free - Honorary Life Members