FinPro introduced the LG Finance Award this year in a belief that it is appropriate to recognise and reward a person or persons who has demonstrated a significant commitment and dedication to Local Government Finance in Victoria. This may be by way of general work performance excellence over a period of time or work excellence...
Ince 2015 o review and rewrite the Local Government Act. There have been a number of working parties involved in this project, each focussing on a specific aspect of the Ac During the course of this submissions have been sought from interested persons, groups or organisations. In line with one of our key objectives to...
Each year FinPro, in partnership with Vision Super, provide the opportunity for 12 emerging leaders in Local Government Financial Management, to attend a fully funded 2 1/2 day Leadership Program. The program, held at Country Place Kalorama is an excellent opportunity for a group of finance professionals to learn more about Local Government Finance, Leadership...
Local Government Victoria (LGV) is undertaking a comprehensive review of the Local Government Act 1989, with contributions invited from Victorian Councils, communities, organisations and individuals. On 23 May 2018, the Minister for Local Government, the Hon Marlene Kairouz MP, introduced the Local Government Bill 2018 into Parliament, following three years off work and consultation. “The...
The attached submission has been written on behalf of the members of FinPro. It aligns with one of our key objectives to provide advocacy for local government practitioners on issues, which affect the industry as a whole, and to act as the focal point of reference by regulatory bodies on financial issues affecting the sector. ...
Martin Thompson from Crowe Horwath provided our first Webinar on Thursday 8 March 2018 – ‘Local Government Model Budget and Model Account Workshop’. 100 people listened in over lunch yesterday and it was very successful. After ironing out a few teething problems, Martin presented a more detailed examination of both the Model Budget and the...
250 members attended our Professional Development Day last Friday, 23 February 2018 at CPA Australia. It was a beautiful day and the venue was filled with delegates from 73 Victorian Councils, 3 Regional Councils and consultants to our sector. CPA Australia welcomed all our delegates and showed many through their facilities – thank-you to all...
Local Government Victoria have today launched the Model Budget (2018-19) and Model Financial Statements (2017/18) at the FinPro Professional Development Day. Both models are available on the LGV website – link as follows: https://www.localgovernment.vic.gov.au/strengthening-councils/sector-guidance-planning-and-reporting Martin Thompson from Crowe Horwath, who has been very involved in the preparation of these Models, will be running a webinar to...
Mantra Lorne shone as delegates and sponsors arrived last Wednesday. It was difficult not to go straight to the beach – but thankfully our delegates chose to take part in the Regional Collaboration Groups, then hear insights from Eyal Halamish from OurSay and Andrew Green from LinkedIn before enjoying the sunshine. The conference was a...
The 2017 FinPro Conference will be held this week at Mantra Lorne. Over 215 delegates will attend this 3 day conference, commencing on Wednesday 18 October with 5 different regional collaboration group meetings. The weather looks perfect for the event and the sun is guaranteed to shine. The final program follows: Gab Gordon – 2017...