GFOAA : Government Finance Officers Association of Alabama

AWARDS FOR INNOVATIONS IN GOVERNMENT FINANCE

This application form must be completed and returned to:
GFOAA Awards for Innovations in Government Finance Program
P.O. Box 240574
Montgomery, AL 36124-0574.

**Please send three (3) copies of the official entry and application form.**
All entries must be postmarked by January 15

APPLICATION FORM

Title of Entry: ____________________________________________________

Name of Person submitting entry: _________________________________________________

Title of Person submitting entry: ____________________________________________________

Telephone: Fax: ____________________________________________________

E-Mail address: ____________________________________________________

Mailing address: ____________________________________________________

Name of government submitting entry: ______________________________________________

Population served by government: Number of full-time employees: ______________

If the person submitting the entry is not an active member of GFOAA, an active member must sponsor the entry. Contact GFOAA to obtain a listing of active members in your area. If applicable, provide sponsor information below.

Name of sponsor: ____________________________________________________

Title: _______________________________________________________________

Jurisdiction:__________________________________ Telephone: __________________

Mailing address: ____________________________________________________

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CATEGORY (Select only one):

(   )Governmental Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Reporting
(   )Budgeting and Financial Planning
(   )Cash Management and Investments
(   )Capital Finance and Debt Administration
(   )Risk Management, Pensions and Benefits
(   )Purchasing/Procurement
( )Technology

QUESTIONNAIRE

1. If you receive an award, will you attend the GFOAA's annual conference to accept the award?
Yes ( ) No ( )

2. Do you grant GFOAA permission to publicize, reproduce, and distribute the documents related to
your entry? Yes ( ) No ( )

3. If your entry wins an award, how should your organization's name appear on the plaque?
(e.g., city/county name):

4. Name and title of individual who will accept the award at the GFOAA Conference:

Individual:____________________________________________________

Title:____________________________________________________

Please provide simple and direct answers to each question. (If necessary, use additional pages)

Background

5. Please give a brief general description of the project or program being submitted.

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6. Describe the local events and/or problems that led to the undertaking of this project/program.

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7. Who participated, and how much time did each participant devote to this program/project? Were
outside consultants engaged?

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Technical Significance

8. What financial concepts, standards, or techniques are displayed or advanced by this entry? Why
is this important to the profession-at-large?

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Transferability

9. How can this project/program be adapted for use by other organizations? Who else might benefit
by its adoption? Would significant modifications be required for implementation?

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Documentation

10. What documentation describes the entry (e.g., documents, forms, memoranda, software, audio-
visual materials, reports, etc.)? All materials must be enclosed.

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Cost Effectiveness

11. Quantify the total resources (money and time) devoted to this project/program and identify the
value added (tangible and/or intangible) as a result of its undertaking.

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Originality

12. Is this the first time the project or program has been developed, documented, or implemented? If
not, identify previous work in this area and explain the uniqueness of your approach.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

Other distinguishing features (optional)

13. Use the space below to highlight any other noteworthy features about the project/program.

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SEND TO: GFOAA Awards for Innovations
P.O. Box 240574
Montgomery, AL 36124-0574

DEADLINE: Janaury 15

Enclose three (3) copies of all documentation

If you have questions, please email gfoaa@myway.com