LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim March 2015 as Certified Government Financial Manager Month in
the State of New York

WHEREAS, The Empire State recognizes the work carried out by capable and
efficient government accountability professionals who are dedicated to
sound financial management practices and the wise use of public funds
and economic resources; and
WHEREAS, The Association of Government Accountants (AGA) represents a
network of 15,000 members in 100 chapters in the United States and
Pacific Rim employed as public and private sector accountants, auditors,
and financial managers; and
WHEREAS, The AGA New York Capital Chapter, New York City Chapter, and
Rome Chapter members are vital and active components of the greater
Association, with a network of approximately 500 members representing
state, federal, municipal, and private sector professionals in the
State; and
WHEREAS, Upholding AGA's mission of advancing government accountabil-
ity, the New York Capital Chapter, New York City Chapter, and the Rome
Chapter members continue educational efforts that emphasize high stand-
ards of conduct, honor, and character outlined in its Code of Ethics;
and
WHEREAS, Members of the AGA New York Capital Chapter, the New York
City Chapter, and the Rome Chapter also are making significant advances
both in their professional abilities and service to the citizens of New
York State, by mastering increasingly technical and complex require-
ments, and fulfilling the requisite terms for continued certification
and practices; and
WHEREAS, The Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) program of
AGA reinforces high standards of professionalism and competency by
ensuring that CGFM candidates have appropriate educational and employ-
ment history, abide by AGA's Code of Ethics, and complete a three-part
examination requiring expertise in Governmental Environment, Govern-
mental Financial Management and Control, and Governmental Accounting,
Financial Reporting and Budgeting; and
WHEREAS, CGFM holders must maintain certification by completing at
least 80 hours of continuing professional education in government finan-
cial management topics or related technical subjects every two years;
and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body finds it is fitting to applaud the
valuable contributions of those working in the government financial
management community, as during this month-long observance we join to
recognize the many outstanding individuals who comprise these proud
ranks of service and who fulfill their professional responsibilities
with a high degree of integrity, efficiency, and accountability to the
greater public; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 2015 as Certified
Government Financial Manager Month in the State of New York; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York.