Vision
AGA is the premier association for advancing government accountability.*
Mission
AGA fosters learning, certification, leadership and collaboration for professionals and stakeholders committed to advancing government accountability.*
AGA Core Values
Service, Accountability, Integrity, Leadership
Goal: MEMBER VALUE
AGA maximizes member value through an effective and efficient organization.
Objectives:
- Support and enable the viability of regions and chapters and their activities
- Ensure clear and open communication with all stakeholders
- Align members, leadership and staff roles and responsibilities to drive AGA progress and success
- Continuously invest in human capital and infrastructure to enhance operational efficiencies and customer service
Goal: EMPOWERMENT
AGA educates and empowers professionals to advance government accountability
Objectives:
- Maintain and enhance AGA’s responsiveness to current and emerging educational needs by delivering timely and relevant content·
- Promote professionalism to enhance and expand an individual’s capabilities and performance·
- Promote government accountability as a profession and career
Goal: CERTIFICATION
AGA enhances government accountability by advancing the Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) as the preferred professional designation
Objectives:
- Promote public awareness and confidence in the integrity, competence and professionalism of CGFMs
- Advance the relevance and value of the CGFM designation in the government accountability community
- Maintain certification competency through mandatory continuing professional education and strict adherence to AGA’s Code of Ethics
Goal: THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
AGA is the thought leader and catalyst for change
Objectives:
- Identify, monitor, assess and influence emerging issues
- Enhance research to produce timely, valuable content for key stakeholders
- Cultivate knowledge and disseminate effective practices across disciplines
- and levels of government
- Provide valued input on standards and to policy-makers
Goal: COLLABORATION
AGA provides forums for collaboration among diverse disciplines, sectors and levels of government
Objectives:
- Attract and retain a diverse membership
- Expand and enhance professional development, leadership and networking opportunities
- Attract individuals from a wide variety of disciplines and work environments to participate in AGA activities
- Facilitate a neutral platform for dialogue and collaboration
*Government accountability: A government’s obligation to the people for its actions and use of resources.