Good afternoon members, Never in my wildest dreams (or nightmares) could I, or any of us believe how quickly things are changing as the world responds to the development of COVID-19. There is so much ever-changing information and everywhere we turn we read or hear a new update, new statistics about the spread or how...
Both the Model Budget 2020/21 and the Model Financial Reports 2019/20 were launched at the FinPro Seminar on Friday 21 February 2020 . Both working groups were thanked for for their active involvement in each of these group and for their commitment to try to continually improve both documents as resources for the sector. All...
The 2019 FinPro Annual Conference will be held at RACV Cape Schanck from Wednesday 16 – Friday 18 October. An exciting FinPro Conference Program 2019 has been prepared with specialist key note speakers covering a range of topics from sector updates, technical papers and personal development. We thank our many sponsors for their support: Platinum Sponsors...
FinPro has made contributions to each consultative stage of the Local Government Bill and we were somewhat surprised by the addition of this “fifth” stage of consultation and further, particularly disappointed with the limited timeframe to lodge a submission. With Council elections due in October 2020 and several of the new reporting requirements with critical...
Applications have now closed to participate in the 2019 FinPro Leadership Program. Thank-you to all those who applied to participate in this exciting and established Program, aimed at those who see themselves as future leaders in Local Government Finance or Finance Leaders new to the sector who want to learn more about the intricacies of...
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. ...