Preliminary thoughts on what to expect in collective bargaining

As most of you likely know, ACFO’s negotiating team is scheduled to head back to the bargaining table February 16 […]

Feb 2, 2016

Bringing financial insight to Shared Services Canada

Revelations about inconsistencies in financial practices at Shared Services Canada contained in the Auditor General’s latest report are of great […]

Feb 1, 2016

Recognize our best and brightest

The nomination deadline for the Awards of Excellence in Public Sector Financial Management is quickly approaching. Presented annually by the […]

NAV Canada agreement ratified; public service talks resume

The FI Community at NAV Canada has overwhelmingly voted in favour of ratifying the new collective agreement negotiated by ACFO. […]

Dec 17, 2015

The best of the season to you all

As I prepare to put a very busy 2015 to bed, I find myself particularly reflective as I take stock […]

Dec 11, 2015

Thoughts on accrual based accounting, transparency and sustainability

While reading through the news a few days ago, I came across an illuminating article in Public Finance International and […]

What to do if you see wrongdoing

Several months ago, you may have received a survey from ACFO regarding the disclosure of wrongdoing in the federal public […]

Thoughts on another successful AGM

First of all, I’d like to extend my sincere appreciation to the 160 members of the FI Community that joined […]

ACFO President reacts to fiscal update

With the news that Canada’s budget is once again in deficit, Milt Isaacs, President of the Association of Canadian Financial […]

Nov 12, 2015

Challenges getting approval to attend FMI PD Week

Once again this year, we’ve received many reports of departments not giving approval to members of the FI Community who […]

Nov 10, 2015

On rhetoric and remembrance

A year ago this week I sat down to write my annual reflection on Remembrance Day with a heavy heart […]

Collective bargaining update: Rebooting talks

With a new government in place for at least the next four years, the ACFO collective bargaining team anticipates something […]