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About AGA

Long-Range Strategic Plan

Vision

AGA is the premier association in advancing government accountability.

Mission

AGA serves government accountability professionals by providing quality education, fostering professional development and certification, and supporting standards and research to advance government accountability.

Strategic Themes

  • Accountability
  • Certification
  • Education & Research
  • Service

Goals and Objectives

AGA's goals and objectives are derived to meet our members' and customers' needs.

ACCOUNTABILITY—Promote and advance accountability in government

  • Promote the government accountability profession.
  • Promote public awareness and confidence in the integrity, competence and professionalism of government accountability professionals.
  • Be a leading source of information and knowledge on accountability in government.
  • Alert government accountability professionals to emerging issues.
  • Help shape legislation and regulatory proposals to affect accountability in government.
  • Build relationships with other professional associations and private-sector organizations to expand AGA's influence in the government accountability profession.

CERTIFICATION—Make the Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) the preferred professional designation in the government accountability community

  • Advance the awareness, knowledge and value of the CGFM designation in the government accountability community.
  • Promote public awareness and confidence in the integrity, competence and professionalism of CGFMs.
  • Maintain certification competency through mandatory continuing professional education and strict adherence to AGA's Code of Ethics.

EDUCATION AND RESEARCH—Provide comprehensive education and research to meet the changing needs of the government accountability profession

  • Develop the professional, management and technical skills of government accountability professionals.
  • Facilitate and disseminate research of the government accountability profession.

SERVICE—Provide members and customers with quality programs, products and services.

  • Attract and retain a diverse and growing membership.
  • Provide leadership opportunities.
  • Provide opportunities for networking.
  • Use innovative technological approaches and methods to provide programs, products and services.

Core Values

  • Service
  • Accountability
  • Integrity
  • Leadership

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