President's Report

Why we are having a Fall Conference

For a few years now, members have asked for a UGFOA conference along the Wasatch Front. It took a little time, but we are excited to officially introduce the UGFOA Annual Fall Conference. Its designed to complement, not replace, our long-standing and much-loved Annual Spring Conference in St. George and offer something a bit different.

Our Spring Conference has always provided a variety and breadth with 60- to 90-minute sessions on a wide range of topics. It’s the perfect fit for  our members who wear many hats and benefit from updates and overviews on all the newest and most relevant topics.

However, a bit of research has helped us recognize that many of you need to go deeper on some content. The short sessions at our Spring Conference rarely allow for the kind of deep learning required to build new skills or sharpen technical expertise. Many of our members that are specialists, and even generalists with specialized responsibilities, have had to rely on online training or travel out of state for this type of deep-dive instruction.

This is where the Fall Conference comes in. Each year, this event will deliver a local, in-person, deep-dive on a few specific topic that are important and a bit technical. Whether through partnerships with GFOA or by drawing on Utah’s own experts and training professionals, we are committed to offering relevant, practical, skill-building training along the Wasatch Front. We hope you like this option, but let us know either way.

Check out the Calendar of Events below for this year’s Fall Conference offerings.

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News and Updates

Introducing the UGFOA Mentorship Program

We’re excited to announce the launch of the UGFOA Mentorship Program—created to strengthen connections across our professional community by pairing experienced government finance professionals with those newer to the field.

Mentors and mentees will be matched based on their areas of interest, roles, goals, entity type, and organization size, helping ensure meaningful and relevant conversations. Participants are encouraged to meet at least once each quarter in a format that works best for them—virtually or in person. In addition, we’ll host a special mentorship session at the UGFOA Annual Conference to bring participants together for networking and shared learning.

Whether you're looking to give back or grow professionally, this is a great opportunity to support one another and build lasting professional relationships.

Interested in being a mentor or mentee? Click here to enroll and be part of this exciting new UGFOA initiative!

Looking for your next local government finance job? Check out our job postings here.

Join a UGFOA Committee – Help Shape the Future of Our Community!

UGFOA is powered by volunteers, and we’re looking for engaged members to join two key committees that help drive the value and vibrancy of our organization. This is a great opportunity to connect with peers, develop professionally, and give back to the UGFOA community.

Events Committee

The Events Committee plays a central role in planning and supporting UGFOA’s major gatherings, including the Spring and Fall Conferences as well as the quarterly Lunch-and-Learn events. Members of this committee help shape agendas, coordinate logistics, and ensure that each event delivers value and connection to attendees. If you enjoy event planning, networking, or simply want to make our events even better, this is the committee for you. We are looking for 20-25 volunteers.

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee focuses on building and sustaining a strong, active community of government finance professionals.

Responsibilities include:

• reviewing and recommending bylaw changes
• developing strategies for member recruitment and retention
• overseeing board member nominations, scholarships, and the mentorship program
• monitoring the job posting board and online forums, and
• leading advocacy efforts that support the needs of our members.

This committee is ideal for those who want to help grow UGFOA’s impact and make sure every member feels connected and supported. We are looking for 10-12 volunteers.

Interested in Joining?
If you're ready to get more involved, meet great people, and make a difference in the UGFOA community, we’d love to have you on one of these committees.

👉 Click  here to volunteer for the Event Committee.

👉 Click here to volunteer for the Membership Committee.

Annual Dues Now on the Calendar Year

In 2025, the membership-dues period moved to a calendar year. This was done to create a natural period-end to better align with the participation cycle most of our members observe. For those that have not paid dues in 2025, please get them paid to help us stay fiscally healthy and to keep dues a the low $25 level. Click here to access your account and pay your dues. Email [email protected] if you need help accessing your account.

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Calendar of Events

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Regional Lunch-and-Learn Events

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