About CSMFO

About Us

Our Mission

The California Society of Municipal Finance Officers serves all government finance professionals through innovation, collaboration, continuing education and professional development.

Our Vision

CSMFO is the preeminent resource for promoting excellence in government finance.

History

Founded in 1957, the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO) is a statewide organization serving all California local government finance professionals.

The purpose of CSMFO is to improve the knowledge, skills, and performance of individuals responsible for municipal and other local government fiscal policy and management. Employees of all levels and elected/appointed officials involved in government finance for cities, counties and special districts in California are excellent candidates for CSMFO membership. Students who have an interest in local government are also encouraged to join and participate in CSMFO.Membership includes commercial finance professionals as well, such as: brokers, bankers, auditors, and specialized financial consultants.

The organization reinforces the professionalism in financial management and provides a method for meeting the challenges of change and solving problems relating to government finance. CSMFO is the only organization bringing together all city, county, and special district finance professionals in California.

Board of Directors

 
Jennifer Wakeman, President
Ernie Reyna, Past-President
City of Perris
Karla Romero, President-Elect
Coachella Valley Water District
Alberto Preciado, Director
City of Citrus Heights
Kyle Johnson, Director
City of Glendora
 
 
Amber Johnson, Director
Central Contra Costa Transit Authority
Jason Al-Imam, Director
City of Newport Beach
Tim Seufert, Director
NBS
Daniel Buffalo, Director
City of Ukiah
Debbie Rosales, Director
Las Virgenes Municipal Water District

Governing Documents

 

CSMFO Bylaws


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Awards/Programs


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Code of Ethics


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Policies/Procedures


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Strategic Goals


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Committees

 
Administration
Chair: Don Patterson
Las Virgenes Municipal Water District
Career Development
Chair: Nick Kurns
Scotts Valley Water District
Commercial Partner
Chair: Wing-See Fox
Urban Futures
Communications Committee
Chair: Jennifer Becker
City of Burbank
Finance
Chair: Dennis Kauffman
City of Roseville
 
 
Membership
Chair: Jennifer Ustation
City of Beaumont
Professional Standards
Chair:Donna K. Lee, CPA
City of Concord
Program
Chair: Stephen Parker
City of Upland
Recognition
Chair: James Russell-Field
Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District
Student Engagement
Chair: Jessica Brown
City of Fontana
 

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Our Guiding Values

We value and respect our members as we live by and carry out the following values: Integrity, Competency, Commitment to Public Service, Transparency, and Creating a Positive Legacy. CSMFO Membership brings together invaluable resources, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative network of government finance professionals.

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Over two thousand members strong, we promote excellence in financial management through innovation, continuing education and the professional development of our members. CSMFO members are deeply involved in the key issues facing cities, special districts and counties today. We value honesty and integrity, and strive to adhere to the highest ethical standards.

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