Local official earns finance certification
Brady Every earned Local Finance Officer Certification in the first quarter of 2015 through the Carl Vinson Institute of Government’s financial management training program.
Every, who works with the Fayette County Board of Commissioners, was recognized with Level I certification for pursuing professional development in governmental finance, accounting, budgeting, and more.
Level I certification requires finance officers to participate in 108 hours of instruction about the intricacies of government budgeting, purchasing, accounting, and other public finance topics. Level II Certified Financial Officers receive an additional 84 hours of instruction in intermediate governmental accounting and budgeting principles, internal controls, and revenue administration as well as public finance electives.
Nineteen local officials from around the state earned their Level I or Level II Local Finance Officer Certification in the first quarter through the Institute of Government.
“These community leaders strengthened the skills they need to maintain sound accounting practices and build strong financial foundations for their governments,” said Tracy Arner, the Institute’s financial management training program manager.
“Earning certification shows that these finance officials are committed to continually improving their skills and make them better equipped to help their local government operate more effectively,” said Institute Director Laura Meadows.
