Reference Materials
Public Funds Investment Act of the State of Illinois (30 ILCS 235/1)
Local Government Debt Reform Act (30 ILCS 350/)
Public Funds Deposit Act (30 ILCS 225/)
Diversification Mitigates Risk
Using Commercial Paper in Investment Portfolios
GFOA Template Investment Policy
Cash Flow Forecasting White Paper
How Cash Flow Forecasting Helps with Investing
Tools
GFOA Best Practices/Advisories
GFOA Best Practices identify specific policies and procedures that contribute to improved government management. They aim to promote and facilitate positive change or recognize excellence rather than merely to codify current accepted practice. GFOA has emphasized that these practices be proactive steps that a government should be taking. Best practices are applicable to all governments (both large and small). Best practices are approved by the GFOA executive board and represent the official position of the organization.
GFOA Advisories identify specific policies and procedures necessary to minimize a government’s exposure to potential loss in connection with its financial management activities. For many advisories, GFOA will be providing specific recommendations on how to avoid risk or loss, either proactively or retroactively, in response to current events or trends. Advisories are approved by the GFOA executive board and represent the official position of the organization.
Association of Public Treasurers of the US and Canada
APT US&C offers educational and certification opportunities to public sector treasury and investment professionals, including various ongoing accreditations such as the Certified Public Finance Administrator (CPFA) and the Certified Public Funds Investment Manager (CPFIM). APT US&C also provides certifications for organizations, not individuals. APT US&C certifies investment, debt, cash handling and disaster preparedness policies.
APT US&C policy certifications Going through a disciplined process to create your policies, and then having them reviewed and certified may show stakeholders that your organization is prepared and that you have policies in place that have received a national stamp of approval.
Recent News
In this month's newsletter, see the info for IMET's upcoming Annual Participant meeting happening March 19th, review the IMET Economic Update Webinar from February 13th, read about the completion of IMETs audit, view IMETs upcoming schedule of conferences and events, read our economic update, and view the January 2024 fund performance.
Read moreIn this month's newsletter, view the IMET schedule for the beginning of 2024, see the info for IMET's upcoming Annual Participant meeting happening March 19th, look at the upcoming IMET Economic Update webinar registration with Meeder Public Funds on February 13th, read our economic update, and view the December 2023 fund performance.
Read moreIn this month's newsletter, view the IMET holiday schedule for the end of 2023/beginning of 2024, see the info for IMET's upcoming Annual Participant meeting happening March 19th, 2024, read our economic update, and view the November 2023 fund performance.
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