Alexandria, Va. — AGA, the premier association for advancing government accountability, is proud to announce a year-long celebration of its 75th anniversary. Since its inception in 1950, AGA has empowered and connected thousands of financial-related professionals, helping them advance accountability and transparency in government, grow robust community networks and accelerate their careers through education and certification.
Over the decades, the growth of the U.S. budget and expansion of government programs to strengthen our economy, defend our nation and provide resources for those in need, has been facilitated by our community—laser-focused on transparency and accountability, internal controls, fraud prevention and detection, program evaluation and performance improvement. The need for this community of members has never been greater than it is today.
With a new president and administration, we expect change. What will not change, however, is AGA’s mission to educate, empower and connect accountability professionals across the nation. With chapters in nearly every state, we invite those concerned about efficiency in government spending to join us to engage, discover community and find common cause.
From offering the Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) credential, conducting numerous research studies and publishing the quarterly Journal of Government Financial Management, to hosting policy experts at national trainings and providing continuing education through online events, AGA empowers members to be the thought leaders driving change and advancing the business of government.
This year we will celebrate our rich history of positive impact in the government community, as well as gear up for an exciting future. AGA is redoubling its efforts to capture the energy and enthusiasm of students and young professionals, a vital component to re-invigorating the spirit of public service and civic engagement.
In the words of Ann Ebberts, AGA’s CEO, “I’m proud to be leading AGA, where every day we engage with dedicated and innovative government and private sector professionals as they employ best financial practices to plan, fund and evaluate vital services, and report on results for our citizens.”
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated public servants who have contributed to both our government’s and AGA’s success over the years—our past leaders and board members, committee volunteers, authors, event speakers and attendees, instructors and mentors, and CGFMs and CPAs. The commitment of our members across nearly 80 local chapters goes far beyond their prescribed duties, and their enthusiasm is boundless. Let us embrace 2025 as we celebrate AGA’s rich history and its promising future!
